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1. Harley MS 80

Reference (shelfmark):
Harley MS 80
Title:
Collection of texts on astronomy, optics, astrology and stones from a Merton College manuscript
Scope & Content:
This composite volume is formed by five parts (1-5), of which items 2-4 are identifiable as independent booklets or libelli. 1. ff. 1r-57r: the first unit relates to mathematics and geometry and comprises texts by Roger Bacon, (De Scientia Perspectiva, ff. 1r-33v) and Richard of Wallingford, (...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Latin
Date Range:
1200-1499
Extent:

1 volume

2. Harley MS 80, ff 85r-98r

Reference (shelfmark):
Harley MS 80, ff 85r-98r
Title:
Texts on astronomy
Scope & Content:
The fourth unit of the manuscript relates to astronomy and contains: Jean de Lignières [Jean de Picard], Canones (ff. 85r-93r); Jacob ben Machir ibn-Tibbon (Profatius Judaeus), Novus quadrans seu Practica novi Quadrantis (ff. 94r-97r); Notes relating to astronomy and the quadrant (ff. 98r-98...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Latin
Date Range:
1375-1424
Extent:
14 folios.

3. Harley MS 80, ff 1r-57r

Reference (shelfmark):
Harley MS 80, ff 1r-57r
Title:
Texts on mathematics and geometry
Scope & Content:
The first unit relates to mathematics and geometry and comprises: Roger Bacon, De Scientia Perspectiva (ff. 1r-33v); Richard of Wallingford, Tractatus Albionis (ff. 34r-54r) and Tractatus rectanguli (ff. 54v-57r). Decoration: Chapter initials (3 lines; ff. 1r-8v and 34r-57r) in blue, with p...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Latin
Date Range:
1350-1499
Extent:
57 folios.

4. Harley MS 80, ff 75r-84v

Reference (shelfmark):
Harley MS 80, ff 75r-84v
Title:
Texts on astronomy and the making of talismans
Scope & Content:
The third unit of the manuscript relating to astronomy and to the making of talismans includes: Thebit ben Corat (Thabit bin Qurra) De imaginibus (ff. 75r-76r); De imaginibus super facies signorum, attributed to Claudius Ptolemaeus (Ptolemy) (ff. 76r-77v); Hermes, Trismegistus (or Belenus), L...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Latin
Date Range:
3rd quarter of the 14th century
Extent:
10 folios.

5. Harley MS 80, ff 99r-106r

Reference (shelfmark):
Harley MS 80, ff 99r-106r
Title:
Texts on alchemy, theology, birds and trees, and the making of talismans
Scope & Content:
The fifth unit of the manuscript relates to alchemy and consists of treatises relating to alchemy, theology, birds and trees, and the making of talismans: Marbodus Redonensis, Liber lapidum seu de Gemmis (ff. 99r-101v); 'Figurae divisionis' (f. 102v); Anonymous treatise on precious stones (f...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Latin
Date Range:
Mid 13th century
Extent:
8 folios.

6. Harley MS 80, ff 58r-74v

Reference (shelfmark):
Harley MS 80, ff 58r-74v
Title:
Zael (Sahl ibn Bishr al-Isra'ili), Texts on astronomy
Scope & Content:
The second unit relates to and contains two texts by Zael (Sahl ibn Bishr al-Isra'ili), De interrogationibus or Liber introductorius ad astrologiam (ff. 58r-68r), and De Electionibus (ff. 68v-74r).
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Latin
Date Range:
3rd quarter of the 14th century
Extent:

17 folios.

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