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mei/02011037 Arch. Fol. G. 1486. [02011037]

Oxford, Taylor Institution Library (GB) : Arch. Fol. G. 1486.

ISTC No.ia00397000
AuthorAlexander Magnus
TitleHistoria Alexandri Magni (Adapted by Leo Archipresbyter)
ImprintStrassburg : [Printer of the 1483 Jordanus de Quedlinburg (Georg Husner)], 14 Oct. 1486
Formatf°
Languagelat
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SubjectHistory
Keywordsclassical studies
Periodmedieval

Description of Copy

Copy Id02011037
Holding InstitutionOxford, Taylor Institution Library (GB)
ShelfmarkArch. Fol. G. 1486.
NoteCreated by Geri Della Rocca de Candal and Matilde Malaspina
Physical DescriptionWanting f6 (blank).
Size of leaves275 × 198 mm
Support material (book)Paper

Provenance 1491 - 1600

Time period1491 - 1600
Provenance TypeDecoration
Decoration NoteRed pen initials.
Pen initialsYes
Manuscript notesOn the title page, top right corner, black ink: '2'. Rare pencil reading marks throughout the text.
Reading marks (underlining and pointing hands)Yes
CertaintyThe recording of this evidence is considered certain
SourceBook in hand

Provenance

Provenance TypeBinding
Binding noteOnly the upper edge is gilt.
Binding date19th cent.
Binding typeBoards
Board materialPaper
Cover materialBookcloth
FurnitureNo
Binding statusRebound
titlingTooled
toolingb
edgesd
writingOnEdgesd
gaufferedd
certaintya
psourcea

provenance 1891 -

placenameLondon
areae-uk
timeperiod1891 -
ownerPowell, George Herbert, 1856 - 1924
provenanceType1
noteOn the first flyleaf, brown ink: 'Ex libris Geo. H. Powell. Londini 1894'. See also Taylor Institute Accsession Catalogues(1895).
certaintya
psourceaf

provenance 1871 - 2000

timeperiod1871 - 2000
provenanceType1
noteOn the first rear fly leaf, recto, in pencil: 'v. Brunet sub Liber Alexandri Magni'.
certaintya
psourcea

provenance 1801 - 2000

timeperiod1801 - 2000
provenanceType1
noteModern foliation in pencil on the top right corner of each leaf.
certaintya
psourcea

provenance 1891 -

placenameOxford (Geonames ID: 2640729)
areae-uk
timeperiod1891 -
ownerOxford, Taylor Institute, 1845 -
provenanceType1
noteTaylor Institution bookplate (1895) on the first pastedown. Acquired on 28/02/1895 from G.H. Powell (London). See Taylor Institution Accession Catalogue (1985) and invoices.
methodofacqa
bindingNoteAcquired on 28/02/1895 'From G.H. Powell, London' (see Taylor Institution accession catalogues for that year).
histShelfmarkSome old shelfmarks from the Taylor Institution on the first pastedown.
certaintya
psourceaf

provenance 1901 -

placenameOxford (Geonames ID: 2640729)
timeperiod1901 -
provenanceType1
notePasted on the first front fly leaf, a piece of paper containing some modern bibliographical references on the text, in black ink: 'An early edition, probably its second, of the exceeding popular Historia Alexandri Magni, regis Macedionia (sic), de proeliis, or Historia de proeliis. Strassburg 1486. <<C'est à cette version que se rattachent les plus récents histoires légendaires d'Alexandre>> Paul Meyer. (Possibly attached by one of the Taylor institution Librarians).
certaintya
psourcea

provenance 1901 -

placenameOxford (Geonames ID: 2640729)
areae-uk
timeperiod1901 -
provenanceType1
noteOn the first front fly leaf, a pencil note containing some modern bibliographical references on the text: 'For an account of this work see Meyer Alexandre le Grand (1886); t. 2 pp. 34-44. L.7.P. 25/1/23' (Possibly written by one of the Taylor Institution Librarians: see previous evidence).
certaintya
psourcea

otherInformation

Last Edit2020-01-20 11:26:40

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  02011037

OxfordTaylorInst : Arch. Fol. G. 1486.

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copy

copyId02011037
holdingInstitutionIdOxfordTaylorInst
shelfmarkArch. Fol. G. 1486.
noteCreated by Geri Della Rocca de Candal and Matilde Malaspina
physicalDescriptionNoteWanting f6 (blank).
paperSize275 × 198 mm
supportMaterialBooka

provenance 1491 - 1600

timeperiod1491 - 1600
provenanceType1
decorationNoteRed pen initials.
Pen initialsYes
Manuscript notesOn the title page, top right corner, black ink: '2'. Rare pencil reading marks throughout the text.
Reading marks (underlining and pointing hands)Yes
CertaintyThe recording of this evidence is considered certain
SourceBook in hand

Provenance

Provenance TypeBinding
Binding noteOnly the upper edge is gilt.
Binding date19th cent.
Binding typeBoards
Board materialPaper
Cover materialBookcloth
FurnitureNo
Binding statusRebound
TitlingTooled
ToolingGold
EdgesUncoloured
Writing on edgesNone
GaufferedNo
CertaintyThe recording of this evidence is considered certain
SourceBook in hand

Provenance 1891 -

PlaceLondon
Areae-uk
Time period1891 -
Provenance namePowell, George Herbert, 1856 - 1924 [Person; Former Owner] (Male, No characterisation/lay)
[Corporate body]
Provenance TypeExlibris
NoteOn the first flyleaf, brown ink: 'Ex libris Geo. H. Powell. Londini 1894'. See also Taylor Institute Accsession Catalogues(1895).
CertaintyThe recording of this evidence is considered certain
Sourceaf

Provenance 1871 - 2000

Time period1871 - 2000
Provenance TypeInscription
NoteOn the first rear fly leaf, recto, in pencil: 'v. Brunet sub Liber Alexandri Magni'.
CertaintyThe recording of this evidence is considered certain
SourceBook in hand

Provenance 1801 - 2000

Time period1801 - 2000
Provenance TypeManuscript Notes
NoteModern foliation in pencil on the top right corner of each leaf.
CertaintyThe recording of this evidence is considered certain
SourceBook in hand

Provenance 1891 -

PlaceOxford (Geonames ID: 2640729)
Areae-uk
Time period1891 -
Provenance nameOxford, Taylor Institute, 1845 - [Corporate body; Present Owner] (No characterisation/lay)
Provenance TypeExlibris
NoteTaylor Institution bookplate (1895) on the first pastedown. Acquired on 28/02/1895 from G.H. Powell (London). See Taylor Institution Accession Catalogue (1985) and invoices.
Method of acquisitionPurchase
Binding noteAcquired on 28/02/1895 'From G.H. Powell, London' (see Taylor Institution accession catalogues for that year).
Historic ShelfmarkSome old shelfmarks from the Taylor Institution on the first pastedown.
CertaintyThe recording of this evidence is considered certain
Sourceaf

Provenance 1901 -

PlaceOxford (Geonames ID: 2640729)
Time period1901 -
Provenance TypeManuscript Notes
NotePasted on the first front fly leaf, a piece of paper containing some modern bibliographical references on the text, in black ink: 'An early edition, probably its second, of the exceeding popular Historia Alexandri Magni, regis Macedionia (sic), de proeliis, or Historia de proeliis. Strassburg 1486. <<C'est à cette version que se rattachent les plus récents histoires légendaires d'Alexandre>> Paul Meyer. (Possibly attached by one of the Taylor institution Librarians).
CertaintyThe recording of this evidence is considered certain
SourceBook in hand

Provenance 1901 -

PlaceOxford (Geonames ID: 2640729)
Areae-uk
Time period1901 -
Provenance TypeInscription
NoteOn the first front fly leaf, a pencil note containing some modern bibliographical references on the text: 'For an account of this work see Meyer Alexandre le Grand (1886); t. 2 pp. 34-44. L.7.P. 25/1/23' (Possibly written by one of the Taylor Institution Librarians: see previous evidence).
CertaintyThe recording of this evidence is considered certain
SourceBook in hand

Other Information

Last Edit2020-01-20 11:26:40