(Q8811)
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Boccaccio, Giovanni, 1313-1375
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Macauley, Francis Campbell
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Italian literature--14th century
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[14--]
15. century
1400Gregorian
1499Gregorian
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Extent: 66 leaves : paper ; 295 x 212 (249 x 190) mm bound to 303 x 223 mm
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Title supplied by cataloger (Zacour-Hirsch).
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Origin: Written in Italy[?], probably during the 15th century (notes of Thomas R. Adams, on file in the Library). Zacour-Hirsch suggests late 14th century.
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Ms. codex.
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Foliation: Paper, iv + 66 + iv; 4-23, [24-29], 30-69; contemporary foliation in ink, upper right recto; modern foliation in pencil, upper right recto.
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Layout: Written in 2 columns of 38-40 lines; ruled in lead.
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Script: Written in a cursive script by two different hands.
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Decoration: Red used on some earlier pages for headings and highlights, with 2 red initials (f. 4v, 5r).
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Binding: Full brown Niger; bound by R. R. Donnelley, 1953.
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Various smudges and stains. A few folios trimmed close to the text. First and last folios show evidence of conservation repairs. In some places the rebinding has virtually eliminated the gutter.
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Bartolomeo and Tomaso Cholnj[?] Chessetto [or Chessello] (inscription, f. 69r).
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Gift of Francis Campbell Macauley, 1953.
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19 September 2023
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19 September 2023
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