Synonyma

Description

Title: Synonyma
Creator: Ps.-Cicero
Published / Created: [between 1450 and 1500]
Publication Place: Northern Italy
Abstract: Manuscript on parchment (palimpsest) of Ps.-Cicero, Synonyma
Description: In Latin.
Script: Written in a well formed round gothic bookhand by a single scribe.
Initials, 5-line, at beginning of text: red with delicate black penwork designs. Heading and each verbum in red; synonyms connected by a curving red line.
Binding: Nineteenth century, Italy. Original sewing on three slit straps. Quarter bound in white sheepskin. The beech boards are early, 15th century, with title written twice on front and once on back. A leaf-shaped catch on the lower board, the upper one cut in for a clasp strap. Spine covering and clasp strap are recent additions.
Provenance: Belonged to Giuseppe (Joseph) Martini of Lugano. Purchased from H. P. Kraus in 1955.
Extent: ff. i + i + 24 + i : 205 x 144 (156 x 80) mm.
Extent of Digitization: This object has been completely digitized.
Language: Latin

Genre: Manuscripts, Medieval Italy 15th century
Medieval and Renaissance Manuscripts in Beinecke Library
Material: parchment ;
Resource Type: unspecified
Subject (Geographic): Connecticut
New Haven.
Subject (Name): Ps.-Cicero.
Subject (Topic): Latin letters
Manuscripts, Medieval
Synonyms
Subjects: Ps.-Cicero
Latin letters
Manuscripts, Medieval > Connecticut > New Haven
Synonyms
Italy > 15th century
Medieval and Renaissance Manuscripts in Beinecke Library

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Citation: Ps.-Cicero, Synonyma. General Collection, Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Yale University.