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- 15th century (Creation)
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1 volume containing 79 leaves
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Unknown.
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The manuscript formed part of the library of John Thomas Graves (1806-1870), mathematician and Professor of Jurisprudence at University College London, whose collection included manuscripts dating from the 15th to the 19th century, relating mainly to mathematics. Formerly Graves 1257. Other pressmarks: 19.h.5; 149.c.5.
GB 0103 MS FRANC 1 15th century Collection (fonds) 1 volume containing 79 leaves Unknown
Unknown.
The manuscript formed part of the library of John Thomas Graves (1806-1870), mathematician and Professor of Jurisprudence at University College London, whose collection included manuscripts dating from the 15th to the 19th century, relating mainly to mathematics. Formerly Graves 1257. Other pressmarks: 19.h.5; 149.c.5.
Presumably among the manuscripts bequeathed to University College London as part of Graves' library in 1870.
Manuscript volume, 15th century: l'art de astronomie, a collection of astronomical and astrological treatises, including diagrams.
Open.
Normal copyright restrictions apply.
French and Latin. Gothic cursive hand.
Paper manuscript in modern binding of red morocco, gold stamped, with gilt edges. One hand. Rubricated. Diagrams in black, red and yellow. 22cm.
Dorothy K Coveney, A Descriptive Catalogue of Manuscripts in the Library of University College London (London, 1935); handlist at University College London Special Collections.
Compiled by Rachel Kemsley as part of the RSLP AIM25 project. Compiled in compliance with General International Standard Archival Description, ISAD(G), second edition, 2000; National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997. Sep 2001 Astronomy Diagrams Mysticism Spiritualism Visual materials
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Presumably among the manuscripts bequeathed to University College London as part of Graves' library in 1870.
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Manuscript volume, 15th century: l'art de astronomie, a collection of astronomical and astrological treatises, including diagrams.
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Open.
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Normal copyright restrictions apply.
Language of material
- English
Script of material
- Latin
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French and Latin. Gothic cursive hand.
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Finding aids
Dorothy K Coveney, A Descriptive Catalogue of Manuscripts in the Library of University College London (London, 1935); handlist at University College London Special Collections.
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Compiled in compliance with General International Standard Archival Description, ISAD(G), second edition, 2000; National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997.
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- English