(Q46535)
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23 July 2024
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Sneyd, Walter, 1809-1888
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Calligraphy--Italy--16th century
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Manuscripts, Renaissance--Italy--1550-1600
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1572?
16. century
1572Gregorian
1572Gregorian
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Extent: 44 leaves, bound : vellum ; 23 cm.
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Written in a professional italic hand in brown ink, each line of verse beginning with a gold initial letter.
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Title from title page of the printed edition (Rome 1573). The ms. has the same dedication to Pope Gregory XIII with date 1572 (f. 1v), and on f. 2r the same caption as the printed edition, but no title page.
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Bound in 19th-century calf with panels from original gilt red morocco binding set into front and back covers.
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In a tray case, 25 cm.
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Bookplate of Walter Sneyd.
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Purchased with the Price Greenleaf fund, 1904.
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25 July 2024
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