1. Add MS 24942
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Add MS 24942
- Title:
- "LA Spera" di Gregorio Dati; in 144 stanzas of ottava rima, divided into four books, of which the first two treat of the planets and the atmosphere, and the other two of the divisions of Asia and North Africa. Compoesd ante 1436, and fint printed circa 1480. It has also been ascribed to Leonardo Dati, brother of Gregorio. At the beginning and end are inserted five paper leaves containing, in an xviiith cent. hand, "Diuersi notabili eirea la Sfera." Vellum; xvth cent. With illuminated initial...
- Scope & Content:
- Cosmogony and Cosmography: La Sphera di G. Dati, in verse: 15th cent. Gregorio Dati, of Florence: La Sphera; a poem: 1472.: Ital. Art. Illuminations and Drawings ITALIAN: Initials and borders: 13th - 16th cent. includes: f. 5 Piccolomini de Aragona family: Arms.
- Collection Area:
- Western Manuscripts
- Languages:
- English and Italian
- Date Range:
- 15th century
- Extent:
- 1 item