Illuminated manuscript.
Scope and Contents
Letters patent. Vignette drawing (lion on blue). On parchment, 3 pages, 2 sides. Illumination in Dei Noie Amen (written in gold). Gloriosa Studior: Alumna Macerata. Qua sities amoenitate, aaeris salubriate. Last page: cut out paper in a fleur-de-lis shape glued down to back page. Drawing added. Cover (see watermark), letter patent October 18, 1667 (handwritten in sepia ink), Patent della Laures Dottorate in Filographia e Geologia. Water mark on paper which makes up the front cover and the backing of the book. Inside is parchment. 5/8 x 6 3/4".
Dates
- ca.1250-1891.
Creator
- From the Collection: Levin, Harry, b1925 (Collector, Person)
Language of Materials
Collection material in English
Extent
20 items. (20 items.)
Repository Details
Part of the Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections Repository
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Cornell University
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