GB 0103 MS LAT 16 - Mathematical and Astronomical Treatises (Latin, 15th century)

1 volume containing 134 leaves

The manuscripts 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 5501.
GB 0103 MS LAT 16 15th century [1468] Collection (fonds) 1 volume containing 134 leaves Various
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The manuscripts 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 5501.

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

Arithmeticae et Astronomicae Auctores Varii: 15th century (possibly 1468) mathematical and astronomical treatises by various authors. Earlier texts written in Italy by one hand; others written by Heinrich Langenstein and Paul of Olmütz (?). Full page diagram of the zodiac on folio 47r.

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Latin. Minuscule scripts.
Paper manuscript bound in the original oak boards, with half stamped leather and two brass clasps. Various hands. Rubricated with alternate red and blue initials. 34cm.

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; 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 Astronomy Langenstein , Heinrich , fl 15th century Mathematics Mysticism Olmütz , Paul of , fl before 1468 x Paul of Olmütz x Olmutz , Paul of Spiritualism

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

Arithmeticae et Astronomicae Auctores Varii: 15th century (possibly 1468) mathematical and astronomical treatises by various authors. Earlier texts written in Italy by one hand; others written by Heinrich Langenstein and Paul of Olmütz (?). Full page diagram of the zodiac on folio 47r.

Open.

Normal copyright restrictions apply.

• anglais

• latin

Latin. Minuscule scripts.

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; 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.

• anglais