Original doctorate diploma, awarded by the University of Padua to John Bon in 1707. Written in Latin on vellum in five folios, the first two folios are illuminated.
University of Padua: Doctorate diploma awarded to John Bon in 1707
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- ReferenceGB 338 MS 155
- Former ReferenceGB 338 MSS/155
- Dates of Creation1707
- Name of Creator
- Language of MaterialLatin
- Physical Description155x225mm 1 volume The seal is very fragile. Leather binding with gold tooling, wax seal in tin container attached to binding.
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Acquisition Information
Donated by K. Knight.
Note
This item is related to MS 156 and MS 158, further diplomas awarded by Italian universities.
Other Finding Aids
Included in the publication: 'A handlist of the manuscript collection' , compiled by Brian Burch and Jenny Clark (Leicester University Library, 1998).
Archivist's Note
Former reference MS155.
Description prepared by Andrew Lacey.