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. Please contact the repository in advance.
Full 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)
Genre / Form
Topical
Repository Details
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