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mei/02008513 Inc 609 [02008513]

Cambridge MA, Harvard University, Houghton Library (US) : Inc 609

ISTC No.is00653000
TitleSpeculum exemplorum
ImprintStrassburg : [Printer of the 1483 Jordanus de Quedlinburg (Georg Husner)], 4 Mar. 1487
Format
Languagelat
SubjectTheology-Pastoral
Periodmedieval

Description of Copy

Copy Id02008513
Holding InstitutionCambridge MA, Harvard University, Houghton Library (US)
ShelfmarkInc 609
Copy HistoryPencil shelfmark "XVIII. C. 15" on front pastedown, lined through. Other pencil marks (some perhaps bookseller codes). [19th century]
Physical DescriptionLeaves d4, I5, K1 slightly mutilated; blank T8 not present.
Size of leaves282 × 200 mm
Support material (book)b
SourceWalsh 234

Provenance 1501 - 1600

PlaceJurklošter
AreaSlovenia
Time period1501 - 1600
Provenance nameVallis Sancti Mauricii <Carthusian monastery, Gairach>, 1169 - 1595 [Corporate body; Former Owner] (Religious)
Provenance TypeInscription
NoteMS notation in red ink on blank T7v, “Iste liber ẽ valis Sanctj Mauricj in domo Nomine giro 1504 ior”, i.e. the Carthusian monastery at Gairach, Steiermark (now Jurklošter near Celje, Slovenia).
Binding noteContemporary blind-stamped calf over wooden boards; marks of clasp plates on back cover, no longer present; clasp-pins on beveled edge of front cover; clasps and thongs no longer present. Remains of two ms. labels on spine.
Binding date15th cent.
Binding typeBoards
Board materialWood
Cover materialLeather
FurnitureYes
Binding statusOriginal binding (not significantly altered)
TitlingManuscript
ToolingBlind
EdgesUncoloured
Writing on edgesNone
GaufferedNo
Pen initialsYes
Rubrication noteInitials added in red; no other rubrication. (15th century)
CertaintyThe recording of this evidence is considered certain
Sourceac

Provenance 1881 -

PlaceCambridge (Geonames ID: 4931972)
AreaMassachusetts
Time period1881 -
Provenance nameHarvard College Library, 1636- [Corporate body; Present Owner] (No characterisation/lay)
Provenance TypeExlibris
NoteBought with the Charles Minot fund, 11 May 1886.
Method of acquisitionPurchase
CertaintyThe recording of this evidence is considered certain
Sourceac

Other Information

CompletenessThe enumeration of provenance evidence is considered complete
Last Edit2014-01-06 02:24:40

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  02008513

Cambridge MA, Harvard University, Houghton Library (US) : Inc 609

ISTC No.is00653000
TitleSpeculum exemplorum
ImprintStrassburg : [Printer of the 1483 Jordanus de Quedlinburg (Georg Husner)], 4 Mar. 1487
Format
Languagelat
SubjectTheology-Pastoral
Periodmedieval

Description of Copy

Copy Id02008513
Holding InstitutionCambridge MA, Harvard University, Houghton Library (US)
ShelfmarkInc 609
Copy HistoryPencil shelfmark "XVIII. C. 15" on front pastedown, lined through. Other pencil marks (some perhaps bookseller codes). [19th century]
Physical DescriptionLeaves d4, I5, K1 slightly mutilated; blank T8 not present.
Size of leaves282 × 200 mm
Support material (book)b
SourceWalsh 234

Provenance 1501 - 1600

PlaceJurklošter
AreaSlovenia
Time period1501 - 1600
Provenance nameVallis Sancti Mauricii <Carthusian monastery, Gairach>, 1169 - 1595 [Corporate body; Former Owner] (Religious)
Provenance TypeInscription
NoteMS notation in red ink on blank T7v, “Iste liber ẽ valis Sanctj Mauricj in domo Nomine giro 1504 ior”, i.e. the Carthusian monastery at Gairach, Steiermark (now Jurklošter near Celje, Slovenia).
Binding noteContemporary blind-stamped calf over wooden boards; marks of clasp plates on back cover, no longer present; clasp-pins on beveled edge of front cover; clasps and thongs no longer present. Remains of two ms. labels on spine.
Binding date15th cent.
Binding typeBoards
Board materialWood
Cover materialLeather
FurnitureYes
Binding statusOriginal binding (not significantly altered)
TitlingManuscript
ToolingBlind
EdgesUncoloured
Writing on edgesNone
GaufferedNo
Pen initialsYes
Rubrication noteInitials added in red; no other rubrication. (15th century)
CertaintyThe recording of this evidence is considered certain
Sourceac

Provenance 1881 -

PlaceCambridge (Geonames ID: 4931972)
AreaMassachusetts
Time period1881 -
Provenance nameHarvard College Library, 1636- [Corporate body; Present Owner] (No characterisation/lay)
Provenance TypeExlibris
NoteBought with the Charles Minot fund, 11 May 1886.
Method of acquisitionPurchase
CertaintyThe recording of this evidence is considered certain
Sourceac

Other Information

CompletenessThe enumeration of provenance evidence is considered complete
Last Edit2014-01-06 02:24:40