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Bibliothèque Nationale de France, fr. 2174
(L'image du monde)

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Produced: France, ca. 1280
Current Location: Bibliothèque Nationale de France, Paris, France
Manuscript Type: Encyclopedia
Language: French
Folios: 71
Author: Gossuin de Metz
Illustrated: Yes
Media: Parchment
Dimensions: Height: 22.5 cm Width: 14 cm
Sample page - Bibliothèque Nationale de France fr. 2174
Folio 41r

Description

The second verse redaction of L'Image du monde, an encyclopedia by Gossuin de Metz. Illustrated with color drawings and diagrams on astronomical and geographical subjects. There are animal descriptions in the Geography section; none are illustrated.

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