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Illuminated initial 'C'(um) at the beginning of chapter 1 of book 1. The preliminary copy of Decembrio's translation of the first five books of the Republic, in his autograph.Beginning with correspondence between Pier Candido Decembrio (b. 1399, d. 1477) and
collector and patron of the arts, inscribed as usual by their librarian, Humfrey Wanley ‘18 die Januarij, A.D. 1723/4’ (f. 1). Edward Harley bequeathed the library to his widow, Henrietta, née Cavendish Holles (b. 1694, d. 1755) during her lifetime
collector and patron of the arts, inscribed as usual by their librarian, Humfrey Wanley ‘18 die Januarij, A.D. 1723/4’ (f. 1). Edward Harley bequeathed the library to his widow, Henrietta, née Cavendish Holles (b. 1694, d. 1755) during her lifetime
collector and patron of the arts, inscribed as usual by their librarian, Humfrey Wanley ‘18 die Januarij, A.D. 1723/4’ (f. 1). Edward Harley bequeathed the library to his widow, Henrietta, née Cavendish Holles (b. 1694, d. 1755) during her lifetime
letters.Pricking holes. Large white vine initial in gold and colours enclosing a putto, with a butterfly in the margin (f. 1). Numerous large white vine initials in gold and colours. Numerous smaller initials in blue ink. Catilina (ff. 1-16), Jugurtha
Manuscripts of the West Midlands
1729 ) 'Ihesu lord wel come ye be'. 'Houfull be my last bred. Fiat. Amen'. Codex Parchment 150 85 mm 1 6 (includes ff. viii-ix), 2-6 16 , 7 12 , 8 16 , 9 6 (3 and 5 canc.),