You Searched For
« Previous
| 1 - 9 of 10 |
Next »
Search Results
1. Appointment of Girolamo Michiel as podestà of Asolo
- Creator:
- Vendramin, Andrea, 1392-1478
- Published / Created:
- 4 May 1477.
- Call Number:
- Beinecke MS 789
- Image Count:
- 24
- Resource Type:
- unspecified
- Abstract:
- Manuscript on parchment (goatskin) of Andrea Vendramin, Doge of Venice (1476-1478), Commission (dogale) to Girolamo Michiel as governor of Asolo, near Treviso
- Description:
- In Latin., Script: Art. 1 is copied by one hand in a narrow Humanistica Cursiva Libraria, art. 2 by a hand writing Humanistica Cursiva Currens., On f. 1r white vinestem initial (6 lines) with long extensions in the upper and left margins; in the lower margin partial border in white vinestem, containing three medallions: the two outer ones feature the initials “I” and “M” in gold on a blue background; the larger, central one contains the coat of arms of Girolamo Michiel on a purplish red background in a green wreath., and Unbound.
- Subject (Geographic):
- Connecticut, New Haven., Asolo (Italy), and Venice (Italy)
- Subject (Name):
- Vendramin, Andrea, 1392-1478.
- Subject (Topic):
- Illumination of books and manuscripts, Medieval, Manuscripts, Medieval, and Politics and government
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Appointment of Girolamo Michiel as podestà of Asolo
2. Bononiensium res publica
- Creator:
- Zacchi, Gaspare
- Published / Created:
- 1471.
- Call Number:
- Beinecke MS 694
- Image Count:
- 33
- Resource Type:
- unspecified
- Abstract:
- Manuscript on parchment (goatskin) of Gaspare Zacchi, Bononiensium res publica. Most probably the dedication copy, sent by the author from Tivoli to the Signoria of Bologna on or soon after 29 Nov. 1471
- Description:
- The author (d. 1474) in 1450-1455, being protonotary of Volterra, was a member of Cardinal Bessarion's legation to Bologna. In 1460 he became bishop of Osimo. At the time he wrote the present treatise he was prefect of Tivoli ("Arx Tiburtina")., In Latin., Script: Copied by a single scribe writing Humanistica Cursiva Formata very close in aspect to Humanistica Textualis, with relatively numerous and unusual abbreviations. A second hand, probably the author, has corrected the scribe's errors., The headings and "Finis" on f. 9r are written in Capitalis in pale red ink. The nine chapters open with a plain initial alternately blue and pale red. Between two chapters one line is left free. The Prologus (f. 2r-v) opens with a 3-line gold initial on a blue-red-green rectangular background decorated with white and gold penwork. The body of text opens on f. 3r with a 5-line white vinestem initial with full-length marginal extension. F. 1v contains the coat of arms of the city of Bologna, f. 10r the coat of arms of the author, both in full colour., and Binding: Early nineteenth century by Rene Simier (d. 1826). Citron morocco over pasteboard, both covers with delicate gold-tooled frame, the spine gold-tooled, with gold-tooled title "GASP. / RESP." and binder's signature at the foot "REL. P(ar) SI.". Gilt edges. Grey marbled endpapers.
- Subject (Geographic):
- Connecticut, New Haven., and Bologna (Italy)
- Subject (Name):
- Zacchi, Gaspare.
- Subject (Topic):
- Didactic literature, Latin (Medieval and modern), Illumination of books and manuscripts, Medieval, Manuscripts, Medieval, and Politics and government
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Bononiensium res publica
3. Collectio capitularium
- Creator:
- Benedict the deacon
- Published / Created:
- [between 800 and 900]
- Call Number:
- Beinecke MS 1074
- Image Count:
- 8
- Resource Type:
- unspecified
- Abstract:
- Manuscript (4 fragments) on parchment of Book III of Collectio capitularium
- Description:
- In Latin.
- Subject (Geographic):
- Connecticut, New Haven., and France
- Subject (Name):
- Benedict the Deacon.
- Subject (Topic):
- Franks, History, Manuscripts, Medieval, and Politics and government
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Collectio capitularium
4. De dictis et factis Alfonsi regis
- Creator:
- Beccadelli, Antonio, 1394-1471
- Published / Created:
- [between 1450 and 1500]
- Call Number:
- Beinecke MS 588
- Image Count:
- 270
- Resource Type:
- unspecified
- Abstract:
- Manuscript on parchment (goatskin) of Antonio Beccadelli (Antonius Panormita, 1394-1471), De dictis et factis Alfonsi regis, Ital. translation. With Giovanni Gioviano Pontano (Iohannes Iovianus Pontanus, 1426-1503), De principe, Ital. translation
- Description:
- In Italian., Script: Written by one hand in a slightly shaky Southern Gothica Textualis Formata (Rotunda), the majuscules partly in Roman Capitals. Headings in clumsily executed Capitals with crossed letter I., Headings in red. 2- or 3-line plain initials alternately red and blue, with guide-letters. Larger initials with some flourishing at the beginning of each work., and Binding: Eighteenth century (?). White parchment over cardboard. On the spine the title is written "Panormit: de' Fatti d'Alfonso, e Pontano del Princip: MS." and at the bottom, partly worn off, the early shelf-mark "Cass. 1 58 an (?) x9".
- Subject (Geographic):
- Connecticut, New Haven., and Italy
- Subject (Name):
- Beccadelli, Antonio, 1394-1471.
- Subject (Topic):
- Didactic literature, Italian literature, Literature, Medieval, Manuscripts, Medieval, and Politics and government
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > De dictis et factis Alfonsi regis
5. Laws and statutes of Pisa
- Published / Created:
- [between 1200 and 1215]
- Call Number:
- Beinecke MS 415
- Image Count:
- 133
- Resource Type:
- unspecified
- Abstract:
- Manuscript on parchment of the earliest known redaction of the Constituta legis et usus of Pisa, issued ca. 1146-56.
- Description:
- In Latin., Script: Written by three scribes in well formed bookhands. Scribe 1: ff. 1v (1r erased)-20r; Scribe 2: ff. 20r-38v; Scribe 3: ff. 39r-62v., Decorative initial, 7-line, f. 1r, in red and black with simple foliage designs in interior; red initial, 4-line, at beginning of art. 3, f. 18v; rubrics throughout, some perpendicular to text in margins. Plain initials, 2- to 1-line, and paragraph marks, in red; on f. 15v only, two initials, 1-line, and paragraph mark in blue. Guide-letters for rubricator in gutter or margins., Folio 1r almost entirely erased and illegible., and Binding: Nineteenth century. Quarter bound with reddish-brown goatskin over wooden boards. Paper label, with title "Statuta Civitatis Pisanae An. 1186" written in ink on spine.
- Subject (Geographic):
- Connecticut, New Haven., Italy, and Pisa (Italy)
- Subject (Topic):
- Manuscripts, Medieval and Politics and government
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Laws and statutes of Pisa
6. Mercantile statutes of Florence
- Published / Created:
- [ca. 1575]
- Call Number:
- Beinecke MS 693
- Image Count:
- 390
- Resource Type:
- unspecified
- Abstract:
- Manuscript on paper of mercantile statutes of Florence in three Books, revised by a committee of experts and promulgated by Grand Duke Francesco I de' Medici of Tuscany (1574-1587); the basis for the revision were the statutes of 1393 ("statuto vecchio") and those of 1496 ("statuto nuovo").
- Description:
- In Italian., Script: Copied by one scribe in sloping calligraphic Humanistica Cursiva., On the frontispiece f. r, a woodcut title-page with spaces for text (a handwritten title) left blank. The full-page woodcut represents the ruins and symbols of Rome with the god of the Tibre under a portico with five allegorical female figures., The paper of most pages is damaged by the corrosive ink., and Binding (repaired): ca. 1700. White parchment over pasteboard. Spine with four raised bands and handwritten title in ink: "Statut. / Florent. / M.S.". Bordeaux edges.
- Subject (Geographic):
- Connecticut, New Haven., and Florence (Italy)
- Subject (Topic):
- Illumination of books and manuscripts, Medieval, Manuscripts, Medieval, Statutes, and Politics and government
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Mercantile statutes of Florence
7. Proceedings of a lawsuit before the court of Genoa
- Published / Created:
- 1444-1465.
- Call Number:
- Beinecke MS 704
- Image Count:
- 181
- Resource Type:
- unspecified
- Abstract:
- Manuscript on paper of records of the notary Branca de Bagnaria, dealing with the heritage of Giovanni Doria ("de Auria") claimed by Catarineta Doria, daughter of the late Dorino Doria, represented by her husband Araonus (or Alaonus) Marocellus. The court met on an almost daily basis from 22 Jan. to 23 Oct. 1444, less frequently from 18 March 1445 to 17 Nov. 1446, and at long intervals up to 17 June 1465
- Description:
- In Latin., Script: Various scribes, writing various forms of Gothica Semihybrida Currens generally difficult to decipher., No decoration., and Binding: Original limp parchment register with flap and wrapping band (partly replaced by cord) closing over the front cover, badly damaged (the upper part of the front cover torn away and a large hole in the rear cover and flap).
- Subject (Geographic):
- Connecticut, New Haven., and Genoa (Italy)
- Subject (Topic):
- Court records, Manuscripts, Medieval, Probate records, and Politics and government
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Proceedings of a lawsuit before the court of Genoa
8. Relationi dello stato, et governo dell citta Milano
- Creator:
- Antelmi, Bonifazio
- Published / Created:
- [between 1500 and 1600]
- Call Number:
- Beinecke MS 1012
- Image Count:
- 81
- Resource Type:
- unspecified
- Abstract:
- Manuscript on paper
- Description:
- In Italian.
- Subject (Geographic):
- Connecticut, New Haven., and Milan (Italy)
- Subject (Name):
- Antelmi, Bonifazio.
- Subject (Topic):
- Italian letters, Manuscripts, Medieval, and Politics and government
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Relationi dello stato, et governo dell citta Milano
9. Venetian Laws
- Published / Created:
- [1525-1575]
- Call Number:
- Beinecke MS 751
- Image Count:
- 411
- Resource Type:
- unspecified
- Abstract:
- Manuscript on parchment of a collection of over 300 decrees issued by various Venetian governmental bodies: Maior Concilium (Maggior Consiglio), Concilium Sapientum (Consiglio dei Sapienti), Concilium X (Consiglio dei Dieci), Concilium Rogatorum (Consiglio dei Rogati), and others, and by several doges, between 1427 and 1540
- Description:
- In Latin and Italian., Script: copied by various hands in Humanistica Cursiva. No decoration., The manuscript also includes an oath formula for Jews, as well as a fragment of commentary on Psalm 96 from Pseudo-Jerome's Breviarium in Psalmos., and Binding: contemporary Venetian binding: blind-tooled calfskin over wooden boards, both covers decorated with two frames traced with quadruple fillets, one frame filled with a tulip roll stamp, the other one with various tools: a cherub's head, a ropework diamond, flowerets and a maple leaf. Five engraved brass bosses (four corner pieces and a center piece) on each cover (two are replacements). Four engraved brass clasps in the same style (two at the side edges and one each at the top and at the bottom edge).
- Subject (Geographic):
- Connecticut, New Haven., and Venice (Italy)
- Subject (Topic):
- Legal documents, Manuscripts, Medieval, and Politics and government
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Venetian Laws
