Justinus — 15th century, third quarter; France
MS. Auct. F. 2. 29
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
Justinus — 15th century, third quarter; France
Shelfmark
MS. Auct. F. 2. 29
Place of origin
France
Date
15th century, third quarter
Language
Latin
Contents
Form
codex
Support
parchment
Physical extent
i + 128leaves
Hands
Humanistic script.
Decoration
Fine miniatures. "Each book was intended to have a large miniature (often a set of miniatures) and an illuminated capital, but many of the large miniatures are unfinished, and in various stages of execution, so that considerable light is thrown on the methods of designing and painting" (Summary Catalogue)
Fine borders
Fine initials.
The first capital (fol. 3) represents Justinus, but the whole page is injured by wear (Summary Catalogue)
Binding
Green parchment with plain gold lines.
Acquisition
Bought by the Bodleian for £26 5s in 1804.
Provenance
An indistinct coat of arms, surmounted by a crown, is on fol. 1v (Summary Catalogue)
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