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Mathematical Treatise (German, late 15th century)

IDENTITY STATEMENT

Reference code(s): GB 0103 MS GERM 29

Held at: University College London

Title: Mathematical Treatise (German, late 15th century)

Date(s): Late 15th century

Level of description: Collection (fonds)

Extent: 1 volume containing 13 leaves

Name of creator(s): Unknown

CONTEXT

Administrative/Biographical history:

Unknown.

CONTENT

Scope and content/abstract:

Manuscript volume, late 15th century, containing a mathematical treatise, with ink diagrams.

ACCESS AND USE

Language/scripts of material: German. Cursive script with flourishes.

System of arrangement:

Conditions governing access:

Open.

Conditions governing reproduction:

Normal copyright restrictions apply.

Physical characteristics:

Paper manuscript bound in morocco, stamped with gilt. One hand. 18.5cm.

Finding aids:

Dorothy K Coveney, A Descriptive Catalogue of Manuscripts in the Library of University College London (London, 1935); handlist at University College London Special Collections.

ARCHIVAL INFORMATION

Appraisal, destruction and scheduling information:

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Archival history:

The manuscript formed part of the library of John Thomas Graves (1806-1870), mathematician and Professor of Jurisprudence at University College London, whose collection included manuscripts dating from the 15th to the 19th century, relating mainly to mathematics. Formerly Graves 1224. Other pressmarks: 19.f.7; 149.b.6. On folio 1r is a cutting from a sale catalogue in French.

Immediate source of acquisition:

Graves' library was bequeathed to University College London in 1870.

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DESCRIPTION NOTES

Note:

Archivist's note: Compiled by Rachel Kemsley as part of the RSLP AIM25 project.