Codex diplomaticus., 16th century

Cataloged from surrogates: information from de Ricci and J.W. Hessler. Christopher Columbus Book of privileges ..., 2014.

Documents in Spanish and Latin.

Ms. codex cartulary.

The work of several scribes in script typical of the early 16th century. Number of lines per folio: approximately 26-approximately 40 lines.

Some elaborate initials, decorated with flourishes and bands.

Modern binding, English or American Russia leather.

Copied by Spanish notaries from documents now in the archives of Spain.

Ricci, S. de. Census of medieval and Renaissance manuscripts in the United States and Canada, p. 183, no. 16

Includes the papal bull, Dudum siquidem.

Photographic reproduction available in Hessler, J.W. Christopher Columbus Book of privileges ..., 2014.

Purchase Rev. William Everett, 9 Mar. 1901.

At the end is written (ca. 1800) Ferdinando Becheroni Portiere di Casa di Duca di Albanicche. Signed Luigi Cacciatore. Purchased in Florence (7 Nov. 1818) by Edward Everett.

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1500 - 1600

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