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Container Reference (shelfmark) Burney MS Language Latin Name Aristotle, philosopher, 384 BC-322 BC

1. Burney MS 65

Reference (shelfmark):
Burney MS 65
Title:
Boethius, Translation of Aristotle's Topica, with glosses
Scope & Content:
Boethius, Translation of Aristotle's Topica, with glosses. The script, ruling, and decoration change at the beginning of quire iv (f. 37). Decoration: 1 large initial in colours and gold (f. 1r). 3 small puzzle initials in red and blue, flourished in red and blue, at the beginning of books (f...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Latin
Date Range:
1st half of the 14th century
Extent:
Parchment codex

2. Burney MS 68

Reference (shelfmark):
Burney MS 68
Title:
Pseudo-Aristotle, Secretum secretorum
Scope & Content:
Pseudo-Aristotle, Secretum secretorum. Decoration: Initials alternately red or blue. Decorative catchwords include fish, heraldic arms (f. 9v), and humans.
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Latin
Date Range:
2nd half of the 15th century
Extent:
Parchment codex