Vita Caroli Magni (DS10729) (Q46289)

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Vita Caroli Magni (DS10729)
Manuscript metadata collected by Digital Scriptorium from Harvard University (990099189910203941, MS Typ 721, https://id.lib.harvard.edu/alma/990099189910203941/catalog)

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    Manuscripts, Renaissance--Italy--1450-1500
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    Charlemagne, Emperor, 742-814--Early works to 1800
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    Extent: 38 leaves, bound : vellum ; 19 cm.
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    Written in an upright humanistic script probably by the Florentine scribe Hubertus. For identification see notes by Philip Hofer on front flyleaf and further in curatorial file.
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    Ff. 1r and 4r have initials in gold and colors with white-vine decoration. F. 1r has a blank cartouche at the foot.
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    Ff. 1r-4r contain the preface dedicating the work to King Louis XI of France.
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    There are 11 blank leaves, ruled for writing, after f. 38.
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    Bound in contemporary blind-tooled calf, repaired, with remnants of 2 brass clasps.
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    In a cloth chemise within a quarter leather and cloth slipcase, 20 cm.
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    Cardinal Domenico Toschi (ms. note on the front pastedown).
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    Bequest of Philip Hofer, 1984.
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    23 July 2024
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    23 July 2024
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