MS 128: Composite manuscript including two texts, 14th century
Contents
Contains two texts, in two different hands.
ff. 1-11v: 'De sphaera mundi' by Johannes de Sacrobosco
ff. 12r-16: 'De Substantia orbis' [incomplete] by Averroes
Fairly written by two hands, with diagrams, but initials have not been inserted.
Dates
- Creation: 14th century
Language of Materials
Latin
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open to all. The manuscripts can be consulted in the Centre for Research Collections, Edinburgh University Main Library.
Extent
1 bound MS volume
Custodial History
The two hands are probably Italian, but there are no marks of local origin. A previous shelf-mark has been 712.
Previous title
Title given to the manuscript in Catherine Borland’s catalogue: Joh. de Sacrobosco de Sphaera. Averroes, De Substantia Orbis.
Previous reference
Laing 167
Physical Facet
Material: Vellum
Binding: Modern
Collation: a8, b8 (+2 fly-leaves) =16.
Dimensions
20.96 cm X 14.61 cm
General
Secundo folio: cujus tam
Foliation and number of lines to a page: The foliation and number of lines to a page vary throughout the manuscript. See individual descriptions for more details.
Source
- Laing, David, 1793-1878 (antiquarian, bookseller, and librarian of the Signet Library) (Former owner, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections Repository
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