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University College MS. 94

Contents

Diogenes Laertius, De vitis philosophorum, trans. by Ambrogio Traversari
Language(s): Italian

Physical Description

Support: vellum

Decoration

Fine humanist script, white vine border and initials, coat of arms. "manu Italica optime exaratus et quoad literas initiales ornatus." (Coxe)

Binding

Contemporary blind-stamped knotwork binding (slightly rubbed, lacking clasps and catches)

History

Origin: 15th century ; Italy; Ferrara

Provenance and Acquisition

Ferrara. "olim Thomæ Kech ex dono M. Thomæ Gandy." (Coxe) Given by John Hales (DHC)

Record Sources

Availability

For permission to use images of this manuscript, please contact University College Library: library@univ.ox.ac.uk

Last Substantive Revision

2022-01-13: Record created.