MS. Auct. F. 2. 6
Summary Catalogue no.: 8855
Contents
, Aeneid
With some glosses and notes, as far as Book XII.925, but illegible after 903
Language(s): Latin
Physical Description
Fols 1–10 || B
Form: codex
Support: parchment
ii + 97 leaves
Dimensions (binding): 11 × 4.5 in.
Hand(s)
Fols 1-10: Humanistic script
History
Origin: 12th century, early (main manuscript); 15th century, first half (fols. 1–10) ; Italy (fols 1–10)
Provenance and Acquisition
Given to Nicolaas Heinsius, 1620–1681 by Ovidius Montalbanius of Bologna and referred to as 'Codex Montalbanius'
This volume may be no. 193 in the Heinsius sale catalogue (March 1682-1683), tom. ii. p. 80
Purchased from Bernard's widow for the Bodleian in 1698
Record Sources
Description adapted (August 2023) by Stewart J. Brookes from the Summary Catalogue (1895). Decoration, localization and date follow Pächt and Alexander (1970)
Digital Images
Digital Bodleian (1 image from 35mm slides)
Abbreviations
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Last Substantive Revision
2023-08-07: Description revised to incorporate all the information in the Summary Catalogue (1895)