GB 0103 MS LAT 17 - Astronomical and Religious Treatises

1 volume containing 187 leaves

The manuscript was sold unbound at the sale of Alstein's Library, Gand (Ghent), in 1863. It 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 1291. Probably rebound by Graves.
GB 0103 MS LAT 17 15th century Collection (fonds) 1 volume containing 187 leaves Unknown
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The manuscript was sold unbound at the sale of Alstein's Library, Gand (Ghent), in 1863. It 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 1291. Probably rebound by Graves.

Graves' library was bequeathed to University College London in 1870.

Manuscript volume, 15th century, containing astronomical and religious treatises, preceded by calendar. Includes astrological treatises, prayers and Latin rhymes. At least some portions of the manuscript were written by a scribe, A D (perhaps Antonius de Meer), at Hertogenbosch in Brabant. Tables and diagrams throughout, some coloured, some with adjustable portions. Coloured ink drawing on folio 11v. Other inserts pasted in, possibly woodcut illustrations, have been removed. One entry on folio 183v is dated 1489.

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Mainly Latin, some Low German
Paper and parchment manuscript in various hands and scripts, with some signs of wear but largely legible. Rubricated with red headings and initials. Modern red morocco binding. 15cm.

Dorothy K Coveney, A Descriptive Catalogue of Manuscripts in the Library of University College London (London, 1935) and N R Ker, Medieval Manuscripts in British Libraries, i (London and Oxford, 1969), which summarise the contents of the manuscript; 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. Jul 2001 Ancient religions Astrology Astronomy Brabant Calendars Christianity Chronology Diagrams Drawings Europe Hertogenbosch Historical methods History Holland Meer , Antonius , de , 15th century scribe x de Meer , Antonius Mysticism Netherlands Periodicals Prayers Publications Religions Religious activities Religious doctrines Religious practice Religious texts Spiritualism Theology Visual materials Western Europe Communications media Information sciences Illustrations

Graves' library was bequeathed to University College London in 1870.

Manuscript volume, 15th century, containing astronomical and religious treatises, preceded by calendar. Includes astrological treatises, prayers and Latin rhymes. At least some portions of the manuscript were written by a scribe, A D (perhaps Antonius de Meer), at Hertogenbosch in Brabant. Tables and diagrams throughout, some coloured, some with adjustable portions. Coloured ink drawing on folio 11v. Other inserts pasted in, possibly woodcut illustrations, have been removed. One entry on folio 183v is dated 1489.

Open.

Normal copyright restrictions apply.

• English

• Latin

Mainly Latin, some Low German

Dorothy K Coveney, A Descriptive Catalogue of Manuscripts in the Library of University College London (London, 1935) and N R Ker, Medieval Manuscripts in British Libraries, i (London and Oxford, 1969), which summarise the contents of the manuscript; handlist at University College London Special Collections.

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.

• English