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Historiated initial with grotesque animal head. Note also stub of music folio (for which see descriptin of Part 1; it may originally have served as cover for this quire in Part 2), [f. 11v]

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De consolatione philosophiae and fragment of Antiphonal

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Historiated initial with grotesque animal head. Note also stub of music folio (for which see descriptin of Part 1; it may originally have served as cover for this quire in Part 2)

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Title
Historiated initial with grotesque animal head. Note also stub of music folio (for which see descriptin of Part 1; it may originally have served as cover for this quire in Part 2), [f. 11v]
Names
Boethius, -524 (Author)
Collection

Renaissance and medieval manuscripts collection

De consolatione philosophiae and fragment of Antiphonal

De consolatione philosophiae

Dates / Origin
Date Created: 1375 - 1399
Library locations
Manuscripts and Archives Division
Shelf locator: MssCol 2557
Shelf locator: MA 17
Genres
Religious books
Manuscripts
Notes
Ownership: George Templeton Strong sale (New York, 1878). Given in 1878 by J.J. Astor.
Content: De Ricci, 1318. Chart by Dr. G.B. Guest. Library dossier.
Content: 1
Content: 2-line red and blue initials with red or purple penwork extending into border. Painted large initials in various colors appear occasionally; also painted border designs. Very pale yellow daubs as placemarkers.
Content: 22 lines in 2 columns, ruled in very light pencil and in drypoint. Prickings and catchwords visible. One folio (part 1, perhaps was formerly large sheet serving as cover of first quire) followed by six quires of 10 folios each and one quire of 12.
Content: Inscribed Date: 1381, December 29
Content: On f. 73v dated 29 December 1381.
Content: Opening initial shows two human figures; f. 11v initial with animal head.
Content: Parchment
Content: 1381 December 29
Content: Note also stub of music folio (for which see descriptin of Part 1; it may originally have served as cover for this quire in Part 2)
Type of Resource
Text
Text
Languages
Latin
Identifiers
NYPL catalog ID (B-number): b12455533
MSS Unit ID: 2557
RLIN/OCLC: NYPW89-A695
Digital Scriptorium 1.0 ID: NYPL MA 017
Universal Unique Identifier (UUID): 1a563fe0-c5cb-012f-61fe-58d385a7bc34
Rights Statement
The New York Public Library believes that this item is in the public domain under the laws of the United States, but did not make a determination as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. This item may not be in the public domain under the laws of other countries. Though not required, if you want to credit us as the source, please use the following statement, "From The New York Public Library," and provide a link back to the item on our Digital Collections site. Doing so helps us track how our collection is used and helps justify freely releasing even more content in the future.

Item timeline of events

  • 1375: Created (Approximate)
  • 2015: Digitized
  • 2024: Found by you!
  • 2025

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Manuscripts and Archives Division, The New York Public Library. "Historiated initial with grotesque animal head. Note also stub of music folio (for which see descriptin of Part 1; it may originally have served as cover for this quire in Part 2)" The New York Public Library Digital Collections. 1375 - 1399. https://digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/510d47da-e3df-a3d9-e040-e00a18064a99

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Manuscripts and Archives Division, The New York Public Library. "Historiated initial with grotesque animal head. Note also stub of music folio (for which see descriptin of Part 1; it may originally have served as cover for this quire in Part 2)" New York Public Library Digital Collections. Accessed April 23, 2024. https://digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/510d47da-e3df-a3d9-e040-e00a18064a99

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Manuscripts and Archives Division, The New York Public Library. (1375 - 1399). Historiated initial with grotesque animal head. Note also stub of music folio (for which see descriptin of Part 1; it may originally have served as cover for this quire in Part 2) Retrieved from https://digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/510d47da-e3df-a3d9-e040-e00a18064a99

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Historiated initial with grotesque animal head. Note also stub of music folio (for which see descriptin of Part 1; it may originally have served as cover for this quire in Part 2)