Ledger of Medici accounts and memoranda. (DS1355) (Q8478)
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Manuscript metadata collected by Digital Scriptorium from University of Pennsylvania (9944553943503681, Oversize Ms. Codex 1435)
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Ledger of Medici accounts and memoranda. (DS1355) |
Manuscript metadata collected by Digital Scriptorium from University of Pennsylvania (9944553943503681, Oversize Ms. Codex 1435) |
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Accounting--Italy--15th century
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1456-1495.
15. century
1456Gregorian
1495Gregorian
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Extent: 110 leaves : paper ; 283 x 218 mm bound to 288 x 220 mm
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Foliation: Paper, 110; 2-15, 20-55, 58-68, 72-73, 77-85, 92-93, 103-107, 114-125, 127-134, 136-144, contemporary foliation in ink, upper right recto (f.102 torn; f.126 severed; and f.5-9, 20-23, 33-37, 40-47, 50, 55, 58-63 and 72 blank but ruled).
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Origin: Written in Italy between 1456 (f. 2r) and 1495 (f. 32v).
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Title supplied by cataloger.
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Ms. codex.
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Layout: Written in 2 columns with vertical bounding lines in lead; the small column on the left with the date of the transaction and the large one on the right with a description of the transaction. Memoranda written in long lines.
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Script: Written in a cursive script, perhaps by multiple hands.
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Watermark: Similar to Briquet, Fleur 6340 (Lucca, 1456), but with a longer stalk.
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Binding: Contemporary vellum, no. 22 on spine; the heading Ricordanze di beni et immobili di casa Medici, letter A with decorative penwork and no. 242 on upper cover; lower cover wraps around upper cover with remnants of leather ties; decorative leatherwork on spine.
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Forms part of: Gondi-Medici Business Records.
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Sold by Bernard M. Rosenthal, 1961.
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18 September 2023
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18 September 2023
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