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Sallust — 15th century, third quarter; Italy, Bologna

MS. D'Orville 150

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Title

Sallust — 15th century, third quarter; Italy, Bologna

Shelfmark

MS. D'Orville 150

Date

15th century, third quarter

Language

Latin

Contents

1. (fol. 1) Sallust Catilina
2. (fol. 45) Sallust Jugurtha

Form

codex

Support

parchment

Physical extent

ii + 129 leaves

Decoration

Fine border.

Fine initials.

Acquisition

Acquired by the Bodleian in 1804

Provenance

Some erased arms are on fol. 1 (partly gules)

Jacques Phillippe D'Orville of Amsterdam (1690–1751)

Jean D'Orville, b. 1734, his son, by descent

Jean D'Orville, son of Jean, by descent

Sold to the Rev. John Cleaver Banks (1765/1766–1845): purchased from him by the Bodleian

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Title

Works of Sallust

Shelfmark

MS. D'Orville 150

Summary

Comprises:

(fol. 1) 'Crispi Salustii Bellum Catilinarium...'

(fol. 45) 'Crispi Salustii Bellum Iugurtinum...'.

Some erased arms are on fol. 1.

Date

written in the 15th cent. in Italy

Language

Latin

Physical facet

On parchment, with two capitals and a border illuminated

Physical extent

129 Leaves

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Collection contents

Manuscripts of Jacques Philippe D'Orville

Works of Sallust

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  • Orville, Jacques-Philippe d', 1696-1751

  • Orville, Jean d', 1734-

  • Banks, Rev. John Cleaver, approximately 1766-1845

  • Orville, Jean d', 18th century

  • Sallust, 86 B.C.-34 B.C.

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