Manuscript on paper of Iacobus de Malvetiis (Jacopo Malvezzi, d. after 1432), Chronicon Brixianum, History of Brescia from its mythical foundation by Hercules up to 15 June 1332. With Prologue added circa 1600
Description:
In Latin., Script: the main text is copied by one hand writing Humanistica Cursiva Currens (Libraria on the first pages), s. XVIin. The final text is by another hand writing the same type of script (Currens). The prologue is written in Humanistica Cursiva Libraria s. XVI/XVII, most headings in the main text by the same hand in less careful script., Guide letters and spaces for 2-line initials (for a 3-line initial on f. 1r and in some other places) have been provided; no initials were executed., and Binding: 18th century. Undecorated yellow parchment over pasteboard. On the spine dark red leather gold-tooled title label with inscription: “CRON. URB. BRIX. / PER MAG. JAC. / DE / MALVET. BRIX. / MS.” Below this label traces of an oval label. Endleaves in decorated paper printed with floral ornament in pink and gold.
