Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library, MS 77
(De animalibus)
Codicology
| Produced: | Germany, 15 century, 2nd half |
| Current Location: | Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library, New Haven, Connecticut, USA |
| Manuscript Type: | Encyclopedia |
| Language: | Latin |
| Folios: | 390 |
| Author: | Albertus Magnus |
| Illustrated: | No |
| Binding: | Brown calf over oak boards, 15-16th century |
| Media: | Paper/ Parchment |
| Dimensions: | Height: 28.5 cm Width: 20.9 cm |
Description
Albertus Magnus, De animalibus. Written in Germany in the second half of the 15th century. Not illustrated.
Folio 1r-388v: Scienciam de animalibus secundum eam quam in principio premisimus diuisionem post scientiam de vegetabilibus...Hec igitur de uermibus dicta sint a nobis...et ego talium hominum parum curo reprehensiones. Explicit edicio alberti magni quam scripsit diffuse et gloriose de naturis animalium. Deo gratias.
First initial on f. 1r, 10-line, painted blue, on red and green ground, yellow highlights. Many small plain initials in red and/or blue. Major headings lacking; minor rubrics and red initial strokes throughout.
[Adapted from Beinecke Library manuscript description; Shailor]
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