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Ovid — 15th century; Italy

MS. Auct. F. 2. 4

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Title

Ovid — 15th century; Italy

Shelfmark

MS. Auct. F. 2. 4

Place of origin

Italy

Date

15th century

Language

Latin

Contents

Ovid Metamorphoses

Form

codex

Support

paper

Physical extent

i + 90leaves

Acquisition

Purchased from her by the Bodleian in 1698

Provenance

Nicolaas Heinsius (?): this volume may be no. 99 in the Heinsius sale catalogue (March 1682-1683), tom. ii. p. 68

Bought at the Heinsius sale by Edward Bernard (1638–1697)

Bequeathed by Bernard to his widow

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Title

The Metamorphoses of Ovid

Shelfmark

MS. Auct. F. 2. 4

Summary

The Metamorphoses of Ovid, imperfect, containing from iii. 475 (et lacrimis) to xiv. 184 (saxa lacerto).

Date

Written in the 15th century in Italy

Language

Latin

Physical facet

On paper

Physical extent

90 Leaves

Custodial history

the Heinsius sale catalogue, tom. ii. p. 68, this volume may be no. 99.

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Collection contents

Bernard Collection

Bernard Latin

The Metamorphoses of Ovid

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  • Heinsius, Nicolaas, 1620-1681

  • Bernard, Edward, 1638-1697

  • Ovid, 43 B.C.-17 A.D. or 18 A.D.

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