Ledger of Medici debtors and creditors. (DS1016) (Q5552)
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Manuscript metadata collected by Digital Scriptorium from University of Pennsylvania (9944311153503681, Oversize Ms. Codex 1286)
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Ledger of Medici debtors and creditors. (DS1016) |
Manuscript metadata collected by Digital Scriptorium from University of Pennsylvania (9944311153503681, Oversize Ms. Codex 1286) |
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Accounting--Italy--16th century
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[1544?]
16. century
1544Gregorian
1544Gregorian
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Extent: 144 leaves : paper ; 330 x 224 mm bound to 335 x 228 mm
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Foliation: Paper, i (parchment) + 144 leaves + i (parchment); versos numbered 1-81, [82-144], contemporary foliation in ink, modern foliation in pencil, upper left verso; rectos numbered [i], i-lxxxi, [lxxxii-cxxxxiii], upper right recto (leaves after p. 81 are blank but ruled). Each opening has a matched arabic numeral on the left and a roman numeral on the right.
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Origin: Written in Italy, ca. 1544 (date of latest entries, p. 81).
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Title supplied by cataloger.
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Ms. codex.
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Layout: Written in 2 columns with vertical bounding lines in lead; the large column on the left with the debtor or creditor and a brief description of the credit or debt, and the smaller one on the right with the amount of the credit or debt in arabic numerals. Usually credits are listed on the left page and debts on the right page of an opening, with the same individuals or institutions...
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Script: Written in a cursive script, perhaps by multiple hands.
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Watermark: Similar to Briquet 6683, Fleur (Rome, 1545-50).
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Binding: Contemporary vellum, no. 143 on spine; the heading Q[uadern]o di cassa ventunesimo, no. 296, on upper cover; lower cover with remnants of leather ties wraps around upper cover with leather strap; decorative leatherwork on spine.
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Forms part of: Gondi-Medici Business Records.
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Sold by Bernard M. Rosenthal, 1961.
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29 August 2023
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29 August 2023
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