Virgil — Multiple dates; Italy (fols 1–10)
MS. Auct. F. 2. 6
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
Virgil — Multiple dates; Italy (fols 1–10)
Shelfmark
MS. Auct. F. 2. 6
Place of origin
Italy (fols 1–10)
Date
12th century, early (main manuscript);
15th century, first half (fols. 1–10)
Language
Latin
Contents
Form
codex
Support
parchment
Physical extent
ii + 97leaves
Hands
Fols 1-10: Humanistic script
Decoration
Fols 1–10: Initials
Acquisition
Purchased from Bernard's widow for the Bodleian in 1698
Provenance
Given to Nicolaas Heinsius, 1620–1681 by Ovidius Montalbaniusof Bologna and referred to as 'Codex Montalbanius'
This volume may be no. 193 in the Heinsius sale catalogue (March 1682-1683), tom. ii. p. 80
Edward Bernard (1638–1697)
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Title
The Aeneid of Virgil
Shelfmark
MS. Auct. F. 2. 6
Summary
The Aeneid of Virgil, with some glosses and notes, as far as bk. xii. 925, but illegible after 903. The 'Codex Montalbanius' of Heinsius.
Date
Written early in the 12th century
Language
Latin
Physical facet
On parchment
Physical extent
97 Leaves
Custodial history
Given to Nicolas Heinsius by Ovidius Montalbanius of Bologna. Perhaps in Heinsius's sale catalogue, tom. ii. p. 80, no. 193.
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Collection contents
Bernard Latin
The Aeneid of Virgil
