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Manuscript metadata collected by Digital Scriptorium from University of Pennsylvania (9915804523503681, Oversize Ms. Codex 110)
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Alchemical miscellany. (DS921) |
Manuscript metadata collected by Digital Scriptorium from University of Pennsylvania (9915804523503681, Oversize Ms. Codex 110) |
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Le Strange, Hamon, 1840-1918
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Madan, Falconer, 1851-1935
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Voynich, Wilfred Michael, 1865-1930
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Chemistry--History--Early works to 1800
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[between 1400 and 1450]
15. century
1400Gregorian
1450Gregorian
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Extent: 54 leaves : paper ; 298 x 196 (227 x 150) mm bound to 306 x 207 mm
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Ms. codex.
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Forms part of: Edgar F. Smith Memorial Collection.
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Two autograph notes (front flyleaf ii recto): 1.) Haymon Styleman-le Strange, indicating that the manuscript was bound in October 1871; 2.) Falconer Mandan, dated 1 December 1892, identifying the first text.
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Title supplied by cataloger (Zacour-Hirsch).
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Signatures: Quires given letters a-d.
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Collation: Paper, ii (modern paper) + 50 + ii (modern paper); 1-3¹², 4¹⁶ (-2); 1-50; contemporary foliation in ink, with roman numerals preceded by quire letter (e.g., bxvii = f. 17, in quire 2), lower right recto, many trimmed away; modern foliation in pencil, upper right recto. Catchwords in lower margin, last verso of each quire.
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Script: Written in a Gothic cursive script, with marginalia written in various hands.
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Decoration: A few initials in red.
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Watermark: Visible in gutter, but not legible enough for identification.
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Binding: Half morocco; England, 1871 (front flyleaf ii recto).
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Origin: Written in England[?] in the first half of the 15th century.
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The edges of most folios are slightly torn and split. There is evidence of water and mildew damage. The last four folios are badly damaged, with loss of text; extensive repairs have been done on the paper.
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Typescript table of contents included (front flyleaf i verso).
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Acquired, 1922.
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Hamon Styleman-le Strange (signature, flyleaf ii recto); Falconer Madan (signature, flyleaf ii recto); W. M. Voynich (Zacour-Hirsch).
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28 August 2023
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28 August 2023
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