Manuscript

Bodleian Library, MS. Selden Supra 74

Codicology

Produced: England, 1250-1300
Current Location: Bodleian Library, Oxford, England, UK
Manuscript Type: Miscellany
Language: Anglo-Norman French
Folios: 126
Illustrated: Yes
Media: Parchment
Dimensions: Height: 22.5 cm Width: 16.5 cm
Sample page - Bodleian Library MS. Seldon Supra 74
Folio 72r

Description

The first verse redaction of L'Image du monde, an encyclopedia by Gossuin de Metz is on folio 60r-102r. Illustrated with drawings and diagrams on astronomical and geographical subjects. There are animal descriptions in the Geography section; none are illustrated.

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Editions and Facsimiles

Digital facsimiles

Bodleian Library (Partial, 5 images from slides)