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Lactantius — c. 1430–1440; Italian, Florence

MS. Lat. th. d. 16

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Title

Lactantius — c. 1430–1440; Italian, Florence

Shelfmark

MS. Lat. th. d. 16

Place of origin

Italian, Florence

Date

c. 1430–1440

Language

Latin

Contents

1. (fol. 1) Lactantius De ira Dei
2. (fol. 22v) Lactantius De opificio Dei
The Greek quotations are written in red ink by the scribe in Latin minuscules.

Form

codex

Support

parchment

Physical extent

i + 42 leaves

Hands

Humanistic script.

Decoration

Fine initials (fols.1 and 22v).

Binding

Original stamped brown leather binding.

Provenance

Bequeathed by C. M. Firth, 1931.

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  • Firth, Cecil Mallaby, 1878-1931

  • Lactantius, approximately 240-approximately 320

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