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Incipit libell[us] d[e] vita et morib[us] philosopho[rum] et poeta[rum]
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- Description
- This is the short (or "incomplete") edition of the work - see ISTC. Full colophon reads: Anno domini millesimo quadri[n]gentesimo septuagesimonono. vltima vero die Iunij. Opusculu[m] (philosophorum vita) insigne ob legentium profectum editum. Friderici Cressners ciuis inclite Nur[e]mbergensium vrbis industria fabre factum fideliterq[ue] impressum finit feliciter. Laus deo clementissimo. Begins with alphabetical table of contents (leaves [*2r-*5v]) and alphabetical list of names of philosophers/poets in two columns (leaf [*6]). Chancery folio, with paper measuring 29.2 x 21 cm. Text in one column. Blanks left for initials. Signatures: [*⁶ a-h⁸ i⁶ (*1 blank)] Initials and rubrication in red. Binding: modern binding using parchment leaf with medieval music as cover.
- Date
- [30 June 1479]
- Call number
- 84794
- Creator
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