Work on natural philosophy and an astrological text., 1376-15th century.
Scope and Contents
(i) A work on natural philosophy, incipit `Aristoteles in isto libro qui metherorum intitulatur` (folio 36).
(ii) An astrological text, incipit `Omnes astrologi qui libros scripserunt de nativitatibus`, in 14 chapters, of which only ten survive (folio 41 verso).
On folio 40 are added verses in Latin and English on determining the victor in a dispute by the number of letters in the names of the parties. On folios 40 verso-41 recto are a diagram and horoscope, with the date 1376.
No ornament.
Dates
- Creation: 1376-15th century.
Language of Materials
English, Middle (1100-1500); Latin
Extent
0.00 Linear metres
Arrangement
Collation: 1⁸ (-1, 2), 2⁸. No signatures or catchwords. Frame ruling only, in ink. 1 column. 24-26 lines. Text area 155-165 x 95-110 millimetres.
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Vellum.
Physical Description
0.00 linear metres140.00 x 210.00 millimetres
Dimensions
140.00 x 210.00 millimetres
Genre / Form
Repository Details
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