Q. Curtius Rufus — Multiple dates; Italy, Florence; added decoration, Naples.
MS. Auct. F. 6. 28
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
Q. Curtius Rufus — Multiple dates; Italy, Florence; added decoration, Naples.
Shelfmark
MS. Auct. F. 6. 28
Place of origin
Italy, Florence; added decoration, Naples.
Date
c. 1430–40
15th century, late
Language
Latin
Contents
Form
codex
Support
parchment
Physical extent
i + 149leaves
Hands
Humanistic script attributable to Johannes Andreae de Colonia
Decoration
Fine border (putti supporting a wreath)
Fine initials
A fine historiated border was added on fol. 1r in Naples at the end of the fifteenth century
Binding
Stamped leather on boards with gold ornament, Italian contemporary work, with four sets of clasp fittings (clasps lost and volume rebacked), in a green baize cover
Acquisition
Bought from messrs. Howell and Stewart on Aug. 15, 1828, for £3 3s.
Provenance
'N. D., Naples, 26 June 1733'
The arms, gules three bars argent, are on fol. 1r
The armorial bookplate of John Haddon Hindley is inside the front cover
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