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Polybius — 16th century, beginning; Italian

MS. Arch. Selden. B. 18

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Title

Polybius — 16th century, beginning; Italian

Polybius — 16th century, middle; Italian

Michael Psellos — 17th century, first half; Italian

Alchemical writings — 16th century, beginning; Italian

Shelfmark

MS. Arch. Selden. B. 18

Place of origin

Italian

Date

16th century, beginning

17th century, first half

16th century, middle

Language

Ancient Greek (to 1453)

Contents

MS. Arch. Selden. B. 18 – Part 1
Polybius Historiae
MS. Arch. Selden. B. 18 – Part 2
Polybius Historiae
MS. Arch. Selden. B. 18 – Part 3
Michael Psellos De chrysopoeia
MS. Arch. Selden. B. 18 – Part 4
Alchemical writings

Acquisition

Acquired by the Bodleian in 1659

Provenance

John Selden, 1584–1654

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Title

Polybius; Michael Psellos, and Alchemical writings

Shelfmark

MS. Arch. Selden. B. 18

Date

16th-17th century

Language

Modern Greek (1453-)

Physical extent

206 Leaves

Custodial history

[art. 2 belonged to Casaubon and contains inscriptions in his hand. Cr.].

Manuscript 3378 acquired by the Bodleian Library

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Collection contents

Manuscripts of John Selden

Polybius; Michael Psellos, and Alchemical writings

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  • Polybius

  • Psellus, Michael

  • Selden, John, 1584-1654

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