Composite manuscript containing two texts, 15th century
Contents
Unbound manuscript containing two texts in two different hands.
ff. 1r-6r: 'Algorismus' by Alexander de Villa Dei, also known as Carmen de Algorismo
ff. 6v-8v: 'Tractatus pro juvenibus informandis' (Latin grammar)
The texts are described separately, under MS 215/ff. 1r-6r and MS 215/ff. 6v-8v.
Dates
- Creation: 15th century
Language of Materials
Latin
Conditions Governing Access
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Full Extent
9 folios
Custodial History
Fragment of an English manuscript.
Previous title
Title given to the manuscript in Catherine Borland’s catalogue: Alexandri de Villa Dei Algorismus.
Previous reference
Laing 499c.
Physical Facet
Material: Vellum
Binding: Unbound, in leather case.
Dimensions
18.41 cm x 12.70 cm
General
Foliation and number of lines to a page: ff. 9, 28 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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