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1. De instruendis aciebus
- Creator:
- Aelian, active 3rd century
- Published / Created:
- [ca. 1560]
- Call Number:
- Beinecke MS 242
- Image Count:
- 60
- Resource Type:
- unspecified
- Abstract:
- Manuscript on paper of Aelian, De instruendis aciebus. The scribe attempts to establish the correct text from a defective exemplar. For example, on f. 2v there is a note, in red, referring the reader to the proper portion of the text on f. 7v. There are several such corrections as well as marginal notes giving variant readings
- Description:
- In Greek., Watermarks: Harlfinger Couronne 25 from two manuscripts copied in Venice by Camillus Venetus, and dated 1561 and 1562., Script: Written in a highly calligraphic Greek minuscule by Angelus Vergecius., Decorative floral headpiece and initial, in red, on f. 1r; headings and marginal notations, in red. A number of beautifully executed diagrams, in black and red, often extend well into the margins., and Binding: 18th-19th centuries (?). Limp vellum wrapper, with the title on spine and "Aelianus Angeli Vergecij" on cover.
- Subject (Geographic):
- Connecticut and New Haven.
- Subject (Name):
- Aelian, active 3rd century.
- Subject (Topic):
- Charts, diagrams, etc, Greek literature, Manuscripts, Medieval, and Strategy
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > De instruendis aciebus