Composite manuscript including three texts, 15th century
Contents
This manuscript seems to contain a of compilation of astrological works, perhaps for teaching. It is 15th century. The different texts are listed below and detailed separately.
ff. 1r-46r: Excerpts from assorted works by Michael Scot, including Liber quatuor distinctionum and Liber introductorius.
ff. 46v-47v: De significatione septem planetarum in domibus by Gergis (or Jirjis).
ff. 47v-48r: De lunari significatione in singulis signis, wrongly attributed to Aristotle.
The texts are described separately, under MS 132/ff. 1r-46r; MS 132/ff. 46v-47v; and MS 132/ff. 47v-48r.
The volume is written in black with rubrication.
Dates
- Creation: 15th century
Language of Materials
Latin
Conditions Governing Access
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Full Extent
1 bound MS volume
Custodial History
Very little is known about this volume. The only mark of ownership is D. Laing's signature with the date 1825 and a number 94.
Previous title
Title given to the manuscript in Catherine Borland’s catalogue: Michaelis Scoti, De Astrologia.
Previous reference
Laing 168
Physical Facet
Material: Paper
Binding: Modern, lettered 'Michaelis Scoti Astrologia ms. Saec. xiv.'
Collation: a12-d12=48.
Dimensions
29.85 cm X 21.59 cm
General
Secundo folio: [ini]tium omnis rei
Foliation and number of lines to a page: ff. 48, double-columns and 51 lines to a page.
Source
- Laing, David, 1793-1878 (antiquarian, bookseller, and librarian of the Signet Library) (Former owner, Person)
Repository Details
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