Gli amori di Tibullo e Glicera (DS1499) (Q8907)
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Manuscript metadata collected by Digital Scriptorium from University of Pennsylvania (9915809413503681, Ms. Codex 319, https://find.library.upenn.edu/catalog/9915809413503681)
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Gli amori di Tibullo e Glicera (DS1499) |
Manuscript metadata collected by Digital Scriptorium from University of Pennsylvania (9915809413503681, Ms. Codex 319, https://find.library.upenn.edu/catalog/9915809413503681) |
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19 September 2023
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Martinozzi, Benedetto
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Sneyd, Walter, 1809-1888
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Italian literature--Early works to 1800
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Italian, with headings and occasional marginal notes in Latin
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between 1475 and 1499?
15. century
1475Gregorian
1499Gregorian
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Extent: 20 leaves : parchment, color illustrations ; 266 x 180 (167 x 92) mm bound to 270 x 182 mm
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Ms. codex.
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Title supplied by cataloger (Zacour-Hirsch). Spine title: Martinozzi. Dialog.
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Attribution from heading of first work (dedication, f. 1r): "Nobilissime puellae Francesce Scotte pudicitiae antistiti atque omnium aetatis nostrae puellarum principi Benedictus Martinozzus eques auratus salutem plurimam dicit." Italianized form of author's name taken from Zacour-Hirsch.
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Incipit of first work (f. 1r): Essendo purissima fanciulla stato per li tempi passati nella citta nostra con maximo excidio assalito Tibullo Giovano generoso & praeclaro ...
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Heading of second work (f. 12v): Opusculum Benedicti Martinozzi aequitis aurati in amorem quo ratio ac apetitus loquentes inducuntur.
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Incipit of second work (f. 12v): Per allentar lo immaginato exilio / Che amor contanto sforzo tiene elcore / Nel tempestoso mar senza navilio / ...
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Foliation: Parchment, i (18th-century paper) + 20 + i (18th-century paper); [1-20]; modern foliation in pencil, upper right recto.
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Layout: Written in 25 long lines; ruled in drypoint; prickings visible.
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Script: Written in a humanist script by a single hand.
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Decoration: 3-line illuminated initial E with white vine-stem (bianchi girari) ornamentation (f. 1r); 2-line illuminated initials in blue, green, white, gold, and purple in first work (f.1r-12r); rubricated throughout.
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Binding: 18th-century vellum (Zacour-Hirsch).
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Origin: Written in Italy, probably in the late 15th century, based on style of illumination and script.
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Some stains. Ink faded a bit in places.
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Formerly owned by Walter Sneyd (bookplate, inside upper cover).
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Sold in the Sneyd collection at auction at Sotheby's, 16 Dec. 1903, lot 492.
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Purchased, 1925.
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28 April 2025
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