Ledger of Medici accounts. (DS1021) (Q5567)
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Manuscript metadata collected by Digital Scriptorium from University of Pennsylvania (9944329633503681, Oversize Ms. Codex 1291)
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Ledger of Medici accounts. (DS1021) |
Manuscript metadata collected by Digital Scriptorium from University of Pennsylvania (9944329633503681, Oversize Ms. Codex 1291) |
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Accounting--Italy--16th century
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Medici, Andrea de'
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1573-1580.
16. century
1573Gregorian
1580Gregorian
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Extent: 144 leaves : paper ; 327 x 228 mm bound to 344 x 233 mm +
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Foliation: Paper, i (paper) + 144 leaves + i (paper); rectos numbered [i], 2-144, contemporary foliation in ink, modern foliation in pencil, upper right recto; versos numbered 1-144, contemporary foliation in ink, modern foliation in pencil, upper left verso. Arabic and Roman numbers are often mixed, some pages are not numbered..
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Forms part of: Gondi-Medici Business Records.
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Title supplied by cataloger.
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Ms. codex.
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Layout: Written in 3 columns with vertical bounding lines in lead; the small column on the left with a transaction number; the large central column with a brief description of the transaction and the individual who acts as counterpart in the transaction; the small one on the right with the amount of the asset or liability in Arabic numerals.
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Script: Written in a cursive script, perhaps by multiple hands.
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Watermark: Similar to Briquet, Homme 7573 (Milan, 1590), but with a more triangular body; and to Armoire 1131 (Florence 1529).
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Binding: Contemporary vellum, no. 49 on spine; the heading Ent[rata] et uscita, no. 249, letter A with decorative penwork on upper cover; lower cover wraps around upper cover with leather ties; decorative leatherwork on spine.
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Origin: Written in Italy between 1573 (f. 1v) and 1580 (f. 121v).
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Sold by Bernard M. Rosenthal, 1961.
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29 August 2023
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29 August 2023
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