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mei/02128537 121.F.8 [02128537]

Oxford, Merton College (GB) : 121.F.8

ISTC No.ij00216000
AuthorJamblichus
TitleDe mysteriis Aegyptiorum, Chaldaeorum, Assyriorum. Tr: Marsilius Ficinus. Add: Proclus: In Platonicum Alcibiadem; De sacrificio et magia; Porphyrius: De divinis et daemonibus; Synesius: De Somniis; Psellus: De daemonibus; Priscianus et Marsilius Ficinus: In Theophrastum De sensu ... ; Alcinous: De doctrina Platonis; Speusippus: De Platonis definitionibus; Pythagoras: Aurea verba et symbola; Xenocrates: De morte; Marsilius Ficinus: De Voluptate
ImprintVenice : Aldus Manutius, Romanus, Sept. 1497
Formatf°
Languagelat
full ISTC record
SubjectPhilosophy
Keywordsclassical; translation; collection; education
Periodclassical

Description of Copy

Copy Id02128537
Holding InstitutionOxford, Merton College (GB)
Shelfmark121.F.8
NoteCreated by Constanta Burlacu
Physical DescriptionImperfect, lacking &10
Size of leaves312 × 204 mm
Copy FeaturesIncomplete
No rubrication
Support material (book)Paper

Provenance 1701 - 1800

PlaceEurope (Geonames ID: 6255148)
Areae
Time period1701 - 1800
Provenance nameAnonymous, 1701-1800 [Person; Binder] (Unknown, Unknown, Unknown)
Provenance TypeBinding
Binding note18th century diced sheep; gilt tooled central rectangle with edges of a single fillet curving outwards in the centre of each edge and corner fleurons, mitred to a gilt double fillet at outer edges of upper & lower boards; gilt roll on edges of boards; gilt roll on turn-ins; text block edges stained yellow; marbled end-papers; rebacked
(Copy-specific notes on Aleph)
Binding date18th cent.
Board materialPaper
Cover materialLeather
FurnitureNo
Binding statusRebound
Binding Dimensions320 × 220 × 31 mm
TitlingTooled
ToolingGold
EdgesColoured
CertaintyThe recording of this evidence is considered certain
SourceBook in hand
Hist. Library Catalogue / Accession Journal

Provenance 1836 - 1909

Areae-uk
Time period1836 - 1909
Provenance nameProby, William, 5th Earl of Carysfort, 1836-1909 [Person; Former Owner] (Male, Aristocracy)
Provenance TypeCoat of Arms
Exlibris
Motto
NoteEngraved bookplate of the Earl of Carysfort with motto "MANUS HAEC INIMICA TYRANNIS" "Elton Hall, 1894"
Method of acquisitionunknown

Provenance 1921 - 1960

PlaceOxford (Geonames ID: 2640729)
Areae-uk
Time period1921 - 1960
Provenance nameBlackwell, Basil Henry, 1889 - 1984 [Person; Former Owner] (Male, Booktrade, No characterisation/lay)
Provenance TypeExlibris
NoteBasil Blackwell's bookplate on marbled first endpaper, recto.
With motto "E FONTE VERITAS". Picture of well, house etc.
Method of acquisitionunknown
CertaintyThe recording of this evidence is considered certain
SourceBook in hand

Provenance 1968 -

PlaceOxford (Geonames ID: 2640729)
areae-uk
Time period1968 -
Provenance nameOxford, Merton College , 1264 - [Corporate body; Present Owner] (University, No characterisation/lay)
Provenance TypeExlibris
Shelfmark
NoteMerton College bookplate (type 3) on verso of first free end-paper on which a date is written as well: 'Jan 1968.' This migh refer to the year in which Sir Blackwell donated the book to the College, however, there is no additional information pointing in this direction.
Date of evidence1968
Method of acquisitionDonation
Historic Shelfmark27.C.6. (Shelfmark pattern No.: 40)

Other Information

CompletenessThe enumeration of provenance evidence is considered complete
Last Edit2022-01-09 22:12:16

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  02128537

Oxford, Merton College (GB) : 121.F.8

ISTC No.ij00216000
AuthorJamblichus
TitleDe mysteriis Aegyptiorum, Chaldaeorum, Assyriorum. Tr: Marsilius Ficinus. Add: Proclus: In Platonicum Alcibiadem; De sacrificio et magia; Porphyrius: De divinis et daemonibus; Synesius: De Somniis; Psellus: De daemonibus; Priscianus et Marsilius Ficinus: In Theophrastum De sensu ... ; Alcinous: De doctrina Platonis; Speusippus: De Platonis definitionibus; Pythagoras: Aurea verba et symbola; Xenocrates: De morte; Marsilius Ficinus: De Voluptate
ImprintVenice : Aldus Manutius, Romanus, Sept. 1497
Formatf°
Languagelat
full ISTC record
SubjectPhilosophy
Keywordsclassical; translation; collection; education
Periodclassical

Description of Copy

Copy Id02128537
Holding InstitutionOxford, Merton College (GB)
Shelfmark121.F.8
NoteCreated by Constanta Burlacu
Physical DescriptionImperfect, lacking &10
Size of leaves312 × 204 mm
Copy FeaturesIncomplete
No rubrication
Support material (book)Paper

Provenance 1701 - 1800

PlaceEurope (Geonames ID: 6255148)
Areae
Time period1701 - 1800
Provenance nameAnonymous, 1701-1800 [Person; Binder] (Unknown, Unknown, Unknown)
Provenance TypeBinding
Binding note18th century diced sheep; gilt tooled central rectangle with edges of a single fillet curving outwards in the centre of each edge and corner fleurons, mitred to a gilt double fillet at outer edges of upper & lower boards; gilt roll on edges of boards; gilt roll on turn-ins; text block edges stained yellow; marbled end-papers; rebacked
(Copy-specific notes on Aleph)
Binding date18th cent.
Board materialPaper
Cover materialLeather
FurnitureNo
Binding statusRebound
Binding Dimensions320 × 220 × 31 mm
TitlingTooled
ToolingGold
EdgesColoured
CertaintyThe recording of this evidence is considered certain
SourceBook in hand
Hist. Library Catalogue / Accession Journal

Provenance 1836 - 1909

Areae-uk
Time period1836 - 1909
Provenance nameProby, William, 5th Earl of Carysfort, 1836-1909 [Person; Former Owner] (Male, Aristocracy)
Provenance TypeCoat of Arms
Exlibris
Motto
NoteEngraved bookplate of the Earl of Carysfort with motto "MANUS HAEC INIMICA TYRANNIS" "Elton Hall, 1894"
Method of acquisitionunknown

Provenance 1921 - 1960

PlaceOxford (Geonames ID: 2640729)
Areae-uk
Time period1921 - 1960
Provenance nameBlackwell, Basil Henry, 1889 - 1984 [Person; Former Owner] (Male, Booktrade, No characterisation/lay)
Provenance TypeExlibris
NoteBasil Blackwell's bookplate on marbled first endpaper, recto.
With motto "E FONTE VERITAS". Picture of well, house etc.
Method of acquisitionunknown
CertaintyThe recording of this evidence is considered certain
SourceBook in hand

Provenance 1968 -

PlaceOxford (Geonames ID: 2640729)
Areae-uk
Time period1968 -
Provenance nameOxford, Merton College , 1264 - [Corporate body; Present Owner] (University, No characterisation/lay)
Provenance TypeExlibris
Shelfmark
NoteMerton College bookplate (type 3) on verso of first free end-paper on which a date is written as well: 'Jan 1968.' This migh refer to the year in which Sir Blackwell donated the book to the College, however, there is no additional information pointing in this direction.
Date of evidence1968
Method of acquisitionDonation
Historic Shelfmark27.C.6. (Shelfmark pattern No.: 40)

Other Information

CompletenessThe enumeration of provenance evidence is considered complete
Last Edit2022-01-09 22:12:16