Identity area
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Title
Date(s)
- 15th century-16th century (Creation)
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Extent and medium
1 volume containing 32 leaves
Context area
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Biographical history
Unknown.
Repository
Archival history
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 532.
GB 0103 MS LAT 30 15th century-16th century Collection (fonds) 1 volume containing 32 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 532.
Unknown.
Manuscript volume, probably 15th or 16th century, 'Chyromantia et Natura Planetarum', a treatise on palmistry (chiromancy), including 21 colour diagrams of hands and symbols. Bound with a number of later printed works, including Thomas Hill's The Schoole of Skil (T Iudson for W Iaggard, London, 1599).
Open.
Normal copyright restrictions apply.
Latin
Paper manuscript. One hand, with red or blue initials. 19cm.
List at University College London Special Collections.
Shelved at SR B 1599 HR/1.
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. Aug 2001 Diagrams Hill , Thomas , fl 1599 , author of The Schoole of Skil Mysticism Spiritualism Visual materials
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Unknown.
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Manuscript volume, probably 15th or 16th century, 'Chyromantia et Natura Planetarum', a treatise on palmistry (chiromancy), including 21 colour diagrams of hands and symbols. Bound with a number of later printed works, including Thomas Hill's The Schoole of Skil (T Iudson for W Iaggard, London, 1599).
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
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Conditions governing access
Open.
Conditions governing reproduction
Normal copyright restrictions apply.
Language of material
- English
Script of material
- Latin
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Latin
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Finding aids
List at University College London Special Collections.
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Existence and location of copies
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Publication note
Shelved at SR B 1599 HR/1.
Notes area
Note
Shelved at SR B 1599 HR/1.
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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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Language(s)
- English