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LJS 191 - [Treatise on astronomy and astrology]
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| Title: |
[Treatise on astronomy and astrology] [manuscript].
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| Origin: |
[England, ca. 1496]
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| Physical description: |
18 leaves : paper ; 190 x 140 (170 x 112) mm. bound to 197 x 150 mm.
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| Summary: |
Treatise in nine chapters addressing ephemerides, astrological signs, planets, their aspects, fixed stars (veryfied the yere
of our lorde 1496, f. 8v), weather forecasting, and favorable days for various activities. Followed by three canons for favorable
times for bloodletting, giving medicine, and planting (f. 15r-18v). With one table relating the signs of the zodiac and the
planets (f. 3r). A note in a later hand on the flyleaf following the manuscript refers to conditions from the beginning of
March or from the vernal equinox to the summer solstice.
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| Notes: |
Ms. codex.
Title supplied by cataloger.
Foliation: Paper, ii (modern) + ii + 18 + ii + ii (modern); 1¹⁶ 2²; 1-18, contemporary foliation in ink, lower right recto.
Layout: Written in 24-29 long lines; ruled in drypoint.
Script: Written in a secretary script.
Binding: Modern calf, formerly stab-sewn.
Origin: Written in England, ca. 1496 (f. 8v).
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| Cite as: |
LJS 191
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| Manuscript location: |
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts University of Pennsylvania LJS 191
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