Manuscript

British Library, Royal MS 12 G XI
(De naturis rerum)

Codicology

Produced: England, Early 14th century
Current Location: British Library, London, England, UK
Manuscript Type: Encyclopedia
Language: Latin
Folios: 208
Author: Alexander Neckam
Illustrated: No
Media: Vellum
Dimensions: Height: 40.6 cm Width: 26 cm

Description

The De naturis rerum, an encyclopedia by Alexander Neckam. This manuscript has all five books of the text (Books 1-2: De naturis rerum; Books 3-5: Commentary on Ecclesiastes), Some pages are missing.

This is the manuscript designated C by Wright in his edition.

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Editions and Facsimiles

Printed editions

Wright, 1868