Fragments of at least 7 and perhaps 8 manuscripts on medicine and astrology, some, if not all, English.
Scope and Contents
A and E may be in the same hand and from the same manuscript.
Dates
- Creation: 14th century-15th century.
Language of Materials
English, Middle (1100-1500); Latin
Extent
1 Volumes (114 folios.)
Custodial History
23.7.11A and 23.7.11G at least were owned by Mr James Philip in 1628-1632 (folios 4, 66 verso), 23.7.11A and 23.7.11C at least by Adam Mikeison, probably early 17th century (folios 13, 18). All were bound together by at least the 18th century (former covers); 23.7.11B was wrongly inserted into the middle of 23.7.11A; they were again separated in 1987. Former pressmark: Calig.6.12. The volume was acquired by the Advocates’ Library before 1807.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Presented, 1925, by the Faculty of Advocates to the nation on the foundation of the National Library of Scotland.
Existence and Location of Copies
Microfilm available: Mf.Sec.MSS.656.
- Title
- National Library of Scotland Catalogue of Manuscripts
- Author
- National Library of Scotland
- Date
- 25 05 2015
- Description rules
- Finding Aid Prepared Using Local Descriptive Rules
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository
Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
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Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
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