Five 13th-century medical manuscripts, possibly written in England, with additions of the 14th and 15th centuries.

Series

Identifier: Adv.MS.18.6.1

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Scope and Contents

The manuscripts had been bound into one volume by the 15th century. The contents are: (i) translation, by Constantinus Africanus, of 'De gradibus simplicum' by Isaac and the end of an unidentified work, with recipes added in later hands; (ii) Gerard, 'De modo medendi', with recipes and notes added by later hands; (iii) a work on digestion; (iv) seven works on medical subjects; (v) the end of an unidentified work on the degrees of medicine, with added recipes in French.

Dates

Creation: 13th century.

Extent

1 Volumes (i + 156 + i folios.)

Language of Materials

Latin

Additional Description

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Vellum. Binding of wooden boards, quarter covered in red tawed leather; a brown leather chemise encloses the whole book with flaps and a strap originally fixing to a brass stud in the centre of the lower board; probably English, 14th or 15th century.

Custodial History

The volume belonged to Sir Robert Sibbald and was sold with his library. Former pressmark: W.6.13. The volume was bought by the Advocates’ Library in 1723.