Treatise on the astrolabe

This material is held atNational Library of Wales / Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru

  • Reference
    • GB 210 NLW MS 3567B
  • Alternative Id.
      (alternative) vtls004349651
      (alternative) (WlAbNL)0000349651
  • Dates of Creation
    • [16 cent.]
  • Location
    • ARCH/MSS (GB0210)

Scope and Content

A transcript of Geoffrey Chaucer's treatise on the astrolabe, an instrument used for the taking of altitudes of heavenly bodies, from which time and latitude are deducible, entitled 'The dyscrypcion or knowelege of the astrolop ...' . On the cover is a verse by John Edwards, Chirk (see note under 'Tarddiad'), and who was probably the grandson of John ab Edward Hen, who owned NLW MS 423 (see under 'Associated Material' in the FONDS description).

Note

Formerly known as Puleston 7.

Preferred citation: NLW MS 3567B

Custodial History

In 1551 in the possession of John Edwards, Chirk.

Additional Information

Published

Subjects

Astrolabes