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University College London

Astronomical and Religious Treatises

IDENTITY STATEMENT

Reference code(s): GB 0103 MS LAT 17

Held at: University College London

Title: Astronomical and Religious Treatises

Date(s): 15th century

Level of description: Collection (fonds)

Extent: 1 volume containing 187 leaves

Name of creator(s): Unknown

CONTEXT

Administrative/Biographical history:

Unknown.

CONTENT

Scope and content/abstract:

Manuscript volume, 15th century, containing astronomical and religious treatises, preceded by calendar. Includes astrological treatises, prayers and Latin rhymes. At least some portions of the manuscript were written by a scribe, A D (perhaps Antonius de Meer), at Hertogenbosch in Brabant. Tables and diagrams throughout, some coloured, some with adjustable portions. Coloured ink drawing on folio 11v. Other inserts pasted in, possibly woodcut illustrations, have been removed. One entry on folio 183v is dated 1489.

ACCESS AND USE

Language/scripts of material: Mainly Latin, some Low German

System of arrangement:

Conditions governing access:

Open.

Conditions governing reproduction:

Normal copyright restrictions apply.

Physical characteristics:

Paper and parchment manuscript in various hands and scripts, with some signs of wear but largely legible. Rubricated with red headings and initials. Modern red morocco binding. 15cm.

Finding aids:

Dorothy K Coveney, A Descriptive Catalogue of Manuscripts in the Library of University College London (London, 1935) and N R Ker, Medieval Manuscripts in British Libraries, i (London and Oxford, 1969), which summarise the contents of the manuscript; handlist at University College London Special Collections.

ARCHIVAL INFORMATION

Appraisal, destruction and scheduling information:

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Archival history:

The manuscript was sold unbound at the sale of Alstein's Library, Gand (Ghent), in 1863. It 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 1291. Probably rebound by Graves.

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.