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    Neuchâtel. Bibliothèque publique et universitaire, Ms. A 45 Vol. 4
    Collection
    e-codices
    Library
    Neuchâtel. Bibliothèque publique et universitaire
    Date
    17th century, [1672]
    Language
    French
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    • This manuscript of historical content in French, with some Latin texts, was left to the library in 1822
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    Cologny. Fondation Martin Bodmer, Cod. Bodmer 172
    Collection
    e-codices
    Library
    Cologny. Fondation Martin Bodmer
    Date
    15th century, around 1490
    Language
    Italian
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    • Attributed to Hippocrates
    • Saint Jerome (b. 347, d. 420), priest and theologian
    • This late Renaissance Italian humanist manuscript contains excerpts of various works by Latin and Greek
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    Cambridge. Corpus Christi College, Parker Library MS 61
    Collection
    Parker Library On the Web (Cambridge)
    Library
    UK, Cambridge, Corpus Christi College, Parker Library
    Date
    1400 - 1425
    Language
    enm
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    • Troilus and Criseyde.
    • The poem was written at some time before 1385.
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    Basel. Universitätsbibliothek, F II 18
    Collection
    e-codices
    Library
    Basel. Universitätsbibliothek
    Date
    13th century
    Language
    Latin
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    • The manuscript contains numerous 13th century glosses and marginal notes, some of which, relating, among
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    Leyde. Universiteitsbibliotheek, VLF 74
    Collection
    Digital Collections (Leiden University Libraries)
    Library
    Leiden University Libraries
    Date
    France ; Loire region (ff. 1-106) ; 9th century, first half
    Language
    Latin, Greek, Modern (1453-)
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    • Lupus of Ferrières, c 805-c 862, Abbot of the Benedictine abbey of St Peter and St Paul, Ferrières-en-Gâtinais
    • Italy and France (illumination)
    • Note: Origin: According to Bischoff 2004: (ff. 1-106) "Wohl Loire-Gegend,
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    Durham. University Library, Add.MS. 1950/A/30
    Collection
    Durham University and Cathedral Library
    Library
    Durham. University Library
    Date
    16th century
    Language
    Latin
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    • Cut down sheets from the bifolia of a notebook containing notes and copies of some letters from Cicero
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    Hermetschwil. Benediktinerinnenkloster, Cod. chart. 192
    Collection
    e-codices
    Library
    Hermetschwil. Benediktinerinnenkloster
    Date
    15th century, last quarter of the 15th century
    Language
    German, Latin
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    • Bede (attributed to)
    • This manuscript contains a collection of prayers and texts for contemplation. Some pages are torn.
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    London. British Library, Harley MS 3044
    Collection
    The British Library, Polonsky Pre-1200 Project
    Library
    London. British Library
    Language
    lat
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    • Saint Jerome (b. 347, d. 420), priest and theologian
    • England and Netherlands
    • (Letters) by St Jerome (b. c. 347, d. 420), the Vita Hieronymi (The Life of St Jerome), attributed to
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    London. British Library, Arundel MS 218
    Collection
    The British Library, Polonsky Pre-1200 Project
    Library
    London. British Library
    Language
    lat
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    • Bede (attributed to)
    • Gregory the Great, (b. c. 540, d. 604), theologian and Pope
    • a sermon that is spuriously attributed to St Augustine of Hippo (b. 354, d. 430).
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    Oxford. Christ Church, Library, MS 323 (printed bifolium)
    Collection
    Digital Bodleian (Oxford University)
    Library
    Oxford. Christ Church, Library
    Date
    1692–1695
    Language
    English
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    • Printed bifolium A2.3 and bifolium A1.4 placed between pages 18-19 and pages 22-23, respectively (third
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    Zürich. Braginsky Collection, S12
    Collection
    e-codices
    Library
    Zürich. Braginsky Collection
    Date
    18th century, around 1775
    Language
    Hebrew
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    • Italy and France (illumination)
    • The text is set between alternating straight and spiral marble columns.
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    St. Gallen. Stiftsbibliothek, Cod. Sang. 985
    Collection
    e-codices
    Library
    St. Gallen. Stiftsbibliothek
    Date
    15th century, 1467
    Language
    Latin, German
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    • This manuscript from 1467, which first belonged to the convent of the Poor Clares at Freiburg in Breisgau
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    San Marino. The Huntington Library, HU 1051
    Collection
    Huntington Digital Library
    Library
    The Huntington Library
    Date
    between 1400 and 1599
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    • John of Rupescissa (b. c. 1300, d. c. 1365), Franciscan monk and alchemist
    • Petrus Hispanus (b. c. 1220, d. c. 1277), philosopher and later Pope John XXI(?)
    • Possibly frame ruled in lead, but difficult to see; ff. 63-67 and 128-140, fully ruled in lead; apparent
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    Cambridge. Cambridge University Archives, MS Luard 7*
    Collection
    Cambridge Digital Library
    Library
    Cambridge. Cambridge University Archives
    Date
    6 Feb. 1291/2
    Language
    Latin
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    • Edward I, 1239-1307, King of England and Lord of Ireland, and Duke of Aquitaine
    • England and Netherlands
    • This charter is in the form of letters patent of inspeximus and confirmation
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    Toronto. Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library, MSS 01125
    Collection
    Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library. University of Toronto Libraries
    Library
    Toronto. Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library
    Date
    Late 13th cent.
    Language
    Latin
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    • Peter Lombard (b. c. 1100, d. c. 1160), theologian and Bishop of Paris
    • England and Netherlands
    • Written by one hand in red and black ink with ornamental initials in red and blue.
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    Neuchâtel. Bibliothèque publique et universitaire, Ms. A 45 Vol. 2
    Collection
    e-codices
    Library
    Neuchâtel. Bibliothèque publique et universitaire
    Date
    17th century, [1672]
    Language
    French
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    • This manuscript of historical content in French, with some Latin texts, was left to the library in 1822
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    Munich. Bayerische Staatsbibliothek, Cod. jap. 14(4
    Collection
    Bayerische Staatsbibliothek
    Library
    Bayerische Staatsbibliothek
    Date
    17. Jh
    Language
    http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/iso639-2/jpn
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    • tells the story of Hikaru Genji, son of the Japanese emperor who, for political reasons, is relegated to
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    Munich. Bayerische Staatsbibliothek, Cod. jap. 14(3
    Collection
    Bayerische Staatsbibliothek
    Library
    Bayerische Staatsbibliothek
    Date
    17. Jh
    Language
    http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/iso639-2/jpn
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    • tells the story of Hikaru Genji, son of the Japanese emperor who, for political reasons, is relegated to
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    Cambridge. Harvard University Library, MS Eng 587
    Collection
    Harvard University Library
    Library
    Houghton Library, Harvard University
    Date
    14uu
    Language
    enm
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    • England and Netherlands
    • Summary:Prose Brut to 1419.
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    Leyde. Universiteitsbibliotheek, THYSIA 1883
    Collection
    Digital Collections (Leiden University Libraries)
    Library
    Leiden University Libraries
    Date
    Low Countries, 15th century, second half (c. 1475)
    Language
    Latin, Dutch
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    • . - (ff. 5v-8r) Prognostic, and other astrological texts (Latin). - (ff. 9r-10v) Note on the Reichstag