Demosthenes — 16th century, middle; French, Paris
MS. Laud Gr. 5
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
Demosthenes — 16th century, middle; French, Paris
Shelfmark
MS. Laud Gr. 5
Date
16th century, middle
Language
Ancient Greek (to 1453)
Contents
Form
codex
Support
parchment
Decoration
Penwork (western), ornamental strips (Greek) and decorated initials (Greek). (Hutter iii. 193)
Acquisition
Donated by him to the Bodleian between 1635 and 1641.
Provenance
William Laud, 1573–1645
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Title
Demosthenes, Speeches
Shelfmark
MS. Laud Gr. 5
Summary
Demosthenes, Speeches. Has coat of arms drawn.
Date
16th century, middle
Language
Modern Greek (1453-)
Physical facet
? 16th cent. By same scribe as MS. Laud Gr. 4, and, like that, in Italian binding
Physical extent
216 Leaves
Custodial history
Manuscript 1755 acquired by the Bodleian Library
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Collection contents
Demosthenes, Speeches
