(Q3316)
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Philosophia mundi
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William, of Conches, 1080-approximately 1150
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Singer, Charles, 1876-1960
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Foyle, William A. 1885-1963
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Manuscripts, Latin--12th century
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[circa 1150]
12. century
1150Gregorian
1150Gregorian
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Extent: 21 leaves : parchment, illustrations ; 206 x 146 (165 x 120) mm bound to 208 x 152 mm
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Title supplied by cataloger based on predominant work.
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Origin: Written in Germany, circa 1150 (Kwakkel).
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Ms. codex.
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Decoration: 16 maps and diagrams (f. 8v-9r, 10v-11r, 13r-13v, 15r); 6 2- or 3-line initials in red (f. 1r, 2v, 6r, 11v, 14v).
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Script: Written in German transitional script (or protogothic script) with archaic forms by 3 hands (f. 1r-19v column B line 25, 19v column B line 26-20r, 20v-21r; Erik Kwakkel, Leiden University).
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Foliation: Parchment, 21 ; [1-21] ; modern foliation in pencil, upper right recto.
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Layout: Written in 2 columns of 34-38 lines; ruled in drypoint; prickings visible at outer edges.
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Binding: Modern parchment.
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Gift of Lawrence J. Schoenberg and Barbara Brizdle in honor of David McKnight, Director, Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Penn Libraries, 2013.
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Sold at auction as part of Foyle's collection at Christie's, 11 July 2000, lot 7, to Lawrence J. Schoenberg.
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Formerly owned by William A. Foyle (Beeleigh Abbey, Essex; leather bookplate inside upper cover).
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Sold by Hirsch to E. P. Goldschmidt, 1928 (Goldschmidt stock books, Grolier Club); appears in Goldschmidt cat. 18 (no. 47), cat. 21 (no. 10), cat. 23 (no. 97), cat. 25 (no. 84), 1929-1930.
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Sold by E. P. Goldschmidt to Charles Joseph Singer, 1932.
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27 August 2023
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27 August 2023
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