(Q45830)

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Commission of Lorenzo Bembo as governor of Paphos
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Manuscripts, Renaissance--Italy--1550-1600
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Letters patent--Italy--16th century
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Paphos (Cyprus : District)--History
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Bembo, Lorenzo
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Extent: 35 leaves, bound : vellum ; 24 cm.
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Written in an informal italic script in brown ink in one column.
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The first page-opening has on the left a full-page miniature including the doge and Justizia, and on the right the first page of text on a green ground with a border and arms in gold and colors. The ms. is otherwise not decorated.
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Bound in contemporary full red morocco, tooled "Laurentio Bembo" on the front and "MDLVIII" on the back.
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In a tray case, 26 cm.
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Deposited by Philip Hofer, 1967; bequeathed, 1984.
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23 July 2024
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23 July 2024
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