Synonyma

Description

Title: Synonyma
Creator: Ps.-Cicero
Contributor: Ps.-Cicero
Published / Created: [between 1450 and 1500]
Publication Place: Northern Italy,
Abstract: Manuscript on parchment (palimpsest) of Ps.-Cicero, Synonyma.
Description: Belonged to Giuseppe (Joseph) Martini of Lugano. Purchased from H. P. Kraus in 1955.
Binding: Nineteenth century, Italy. Original sewing on three slit straps. Quarter bound in white sheepskin. The beech boards are early, 15th century, with title written twice on front and once on back. A leaf-shaped catch on the lower board, the upper one cut in for a clasp strap. Spine covering and clasp strap are recent additions.
Initials, 5-line, at beginning of text: red with delicate black penwork designs. Heading and each verbum in red; synonyms connected by a curving red line.
Script: Written in a well formed round gothic bookhand by a single scribe.
Extent: ff. i + i + 24 + i : parchment ; 205 x 144 (156 x 80) mm.
Extent of Digitization: This object has been completely digitized.
Language: Latin

Format: mixed material
Genre: Manuscripts
Resource Type: Archives or Manuscripts
Subject (Name): Ps.-Cicero
Subject (Topic): Latin letters
Manuscripts, Medieval--Connecticut--New Haven
Medieval and Renaissance Manuscripts in Beinecke Library
Synonyms

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Citation: Ps.-Cicero, Synonyma. General Collection, Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Yale University.
Shailor, B. Catalogue of Medieval and Renaissance Manuscripts in the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Marston MS 92.

Orbis Record: 9807875
Object ID (OID): 11403224
More Information: https://pre1600ms.beinecke.library.yale.edu/docs/pre1600.mars092.htm