Manuscript volume, 15th century: l'art de astronomie, a collection of astronomical and astrological treatises, including diagrams. Manuscript on paper throughout, written in a prose style, with some lists and diagrams.
Astronomical and Astrological Treatises
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- ReferenceGB 103 MS FRANC 1
- Dates of Creation15th century
- Name of Creator
- Language of MaterialFrench Latin
- Physical Description1 volume containing 79 leaves
Scope and Content
Access Information
Open
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Acquisition Information
Presumably among the manuscripts bequeathed to University College London as part of Graves' library in 1870.
Other Finding Aids
Dorothy K Coveney, 'A Descriptive Catalogue of Manuscripts in the Library of University College London' (London, 1935); handlist at University College London Special Collections.
Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements
Paper manuscript in modern binding of red morocco, gold stamped, with gilt edges. One hand. Rubricated. Diagrams in black, red and yellow. 22cm.
Conditions Governing Use
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Custodial History
The manuscript formed part of the library of John Thomas Graves (1806-1870), mathematician and Professor of Jurisprudence at University College London, whose collection included manuscripts dating from the 15th to the 19th century, relating mainly to mathematics. Formerly Graves 1257. Other pressmarks: 19.h.5; 149.c.5.