22nd May, 2024 11:00
The Oxford Library Sale
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An early 18th century Latin text manuscript volume entitled 'Cosmografia' on first page. No author given but pencil note on end paper refers to 'Marmaduke of Wycliffe' perhaps Marmaduke Tunstall. c200 pages, neat sloping long hand with in text diagrams. b/p old probably original full calf. text good for age, binding much worn (195 x 115mm)
Sold for £400
Estimated at £300 - £500
An early 18th century Latin text manuscript volume entitled 'Cosmografia' on first page. No author given but pencil note on end paper refers to 'Marmaduke of Wycliffe' perhaps Marmaduke Tunstall. c200 pages, neat sloping long hand with in text diagrams. b/p old probably original full calf. text good for age, binding much worn (195 x 115mm)
Parisian manuscript on the cosmos, to include diagrams.
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Auction: The Oxford Library Sale, 22nd May, 2024
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