Untitled (DS11036) (Q47210)

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Manuscript metadata collected by Digital Scriptorium from Harvard University (990096166220203941, MS Typ 246, https://id.lib.harvard.edu/alma/990096166220203941/catalog)
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Untitled (DS11036)
Manuscript metadata collected by Digital Scriptorium from Harvard University (990096166220203941, MS Typ 246, https://id.lib.harvard.edu/alma/990096166220203941/catalog)

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    23 July 2024
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    Writing books--Italy--16th century
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    Penmanship specimen books--Italy--16th century
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    Manuscripts, Renaissance--Italy--1500-1550
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    Extent: 1 v. (2, 20, 2 leaves): vellum and paper ; 15 x 21 cm.
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    The original ms. is on 20 vellum leaves. Paper leaves at the front and back contain ownership inscriptions and notes in English.
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    The specimens (verses from Ariosto, Orlando Furioso) are written in Italian in brown ink with some letters in gold ink. The writing is in an italic hand with many swash letters. Alternate rectos and versos are used.
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    "Bennardino Cataneo Scrivea al Signor Odoardo Ralyg Gentilhuomo Inglese" (5r). "Di Siena el di IIII di Febrraro MDXLV" (13r).
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    Bound in original brown morocco, gilt, by the "Venetian apple bindery", and stamped "Odoardo Ralygh".
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    In a tray case, 17 cm.
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    Edward Raleigh; Sir Posthumus Hoby (inscription, f. 1r); Philip Sydenham; Stephen Penny; C. J. Harford (bookplate; gift to him from Stephen Penny, 1779; sale, London, 1933, lot 359).
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    Gift of Dr. Myron A. Hofer in honor of Philip Hofer, 1981.
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    25 July 2024
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