Manuscript
British Library, Royal MS 17 E III
(Livre des proprietez des choses)
Codicology
| Produced: | France, Early 15th century |
| Current Location: | British Library, London, England, UK |
| Manuscript Type: | Encyclopedia |
| Language: | French |
| Folios: | 320 |
| Author: | Bartholomaeus Anglicus |
| Illustrated: | Yes |
| Media: | Parchment |
| Dimensions: | Height: 37.5 cm Width: 28.5 cm |
Description
Livre des proprietez des choses (De proprietatibus rerum) by Bartholomaeus Anglicus, in the French translation by Jean Corbechon.
There are illustrations at the start of each book, including folio 154r (Book 12): eagle, swan, stork, and cock; folio 175r: animals; folio 264r (Book 18): lion, bear, boar, stag, leopard, horse, unicorn, camel, and sheep. The individual chapters are not illustrated.
Additional Descriptions
Editions and Facsimiles
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