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‘Antidotarium` by Nicolaus., 14th century.

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Identifier: Adv.MS.18.6.9(i), folios 1-48

Scope and Contents

The text is preceded by a list of medicines mentioned (folio 1). On folios 43 verso-48 are recipes in several 14th- and 15th-century hands.

Initials are in red or blue with tracery in the other colour.

Dates

  • Creation: 14th century.

Language of Materials

From the Series:

French, Middle (circa 1300-1600)

Extent

0.00 Linear metres

Arrangement

Collation: 1² (-2), 2-6⁸, 7⁸ (-8). Signature in red on gathering 3 (the second of the main text); folio-numbering in 4 and 5. No catchwords. Ruling in ink. 1 column (but the lists on folios 1 and 38-45 are in two). 22-27 lines. Text area 154 x 96 millimetres.

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Vellum.

Bibliography

Nicolaus. ‘Antidotarium` (Venice, 1471, etc.)

Repository Details

Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository

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