Manuscript on parchment of Livy, Ab urbe condita libri I-X.
Description:
In Latin., Script: Written by a single scribe in round humanistic script., On f. 1r: the initial F historiated with a view of Rome, full-page illuminated border in gold and colors into which are introduced the Trivulzio arms of Milan (paly of 6, or and vert) and a set of unidentified arms (gules, a cross saltire sable). Initials of books, 8-line, of painted gold on background of blue, green and red, and partial floral border., Initial on f. 2r damaged by crease., and Binding: Eighteenth century. Brown leather, gold-tooled, edges marbled and gilt, rebacked, with T. LIVII DECAS PRIMA on spine.
Subject (Geographic):
Connecticut, New Haven., and Rome
Subject (Name):
Livy.
Subject (Topic):
Illumination of books and manuscripts, Medieval, Latin literature, Manuscripts, Medieval, and History
"Privilegio Imperiali, Regio, et Belgico decennali, 1586.", Appears in the author's Theatrum orbis terrarum. 1595., Dedicated to Iohannes Moflinius by Abraham Ortelius., and Includes ill. in medallions surrounding map depicting scenes from Abraham's life and ins
Publisher:
Officina Plantiniana,
Subject (Geographic):
Palestine--History--Maps--Early works to 1800
Subject (Name):
Abraham--(Biblical patriarch), Abraham--(Biblical patriarch)--Travel--Maps--Early works to 1800, Moflinius, Iohannes, and Ortelius, Abraham, 1527-1598. Theatrum orbis terrarum