The Matriculation Register of the Basel Rectorate, recorded in
manuscript form from 1460 to 2000, contains semester and annual
information notices added by each successive rector as well as
lists of enrolled students, thus providing an important resource
for the history of the University of Basel. In addition, Vol. 1
contains records in illustrations and text of the opening of the
university. The rich book decoration in the first three volumes is
particularly notable. The work of 3 centuries, it is easily datable
due to the chronogical order in which it was added and thus
provides a welcome demonstration of the art of miniature painting
in Basel.
