2. History
MS in late Middle Scots on vellum, Scotland, 1594, in a rounded Gothic book script of medium grade and quality, autograph, signed, dedication page in large gold capitals within a golden frame, with illuminated illustrations.
MS in Latin on vellum, Pistoia, Italy, 1460-70, in two volumess, the first by Filippo de Nanni de'Batini, the second by an unidentified scribe. Illuminated by unidentified artists and and yet unnamed collaborator of Francesco d'Antonio del Chierico.
MS in Latin, Middle English, French and Gascon on vellum, England, ca. 1325-1430, with miniatures by 5 artists reflecting styles associated with Cambridge in the 1340's and London in the 1390's.
MS in Latin on vellum, Milano, Italy, 3rd quarter 15th c., 27 lines in an elegant sloping humanist book script, first title and incipit in burnished gold capitals, marginal titles in pink, 16 large white-vine initials by the Ippolita Master.
MS in in Latin on vellum, France, late 12th c. 52 lines in Romanesque book script of medium quality, 28 red 2- to 7-line initials, 4 red 4- to 11-line initials with penwork.
MS in Latin on bronze, Roma, 23 March 178, 2 tabellas with 2 holes through each tablet for the original wire that still binds the two tablets together, originally secured with the seals of the 7 witnesses.
