Dictata in Quatuor Imp. Justiniani Institutionum Libros

Archive Unit
  • This material is held at
  • Reference
      GB 210 NLW MS 21240C [RESTRICTED ACCESS]
  • Alternative Id.
      (alternative) vtls004934700
  • Dates of Creation
      [c. 1727]
  • Language of Material
      English, Latin, French.
  • Physical Description
      94 ff. (foliated i-ii, 1-90 with insertions; ff. 45-76 verso, 78-85 verso blank) ; 260 x 185 mm.
      Original white vellum, flap with strap.
  • Location
      ARCH/MSS (GB0210)
      DE/SOUTH SA/OPEN SHELVES

Scope and Content

Notes, in Latin, on the Institutes of Justinian (ff. 1-44 verso), followed by a brief list of busts, statues, etc. (two leaves cut out between ff. 77 and 78, traces of writing on stubs) (f. 77 verso), and a catalogue of medallions [i.e. Roman and Greek coins] and of cameos and intaglios (f. 86, very brief) (ff. 86-88 verso). The medallions are described in some detail, in English and Latin. As the MS has been written from both ends this catalogue starts on f. 88 verso.
Inside the back cover there are two loose sheets (contemporary), one of scribblings and the other a short bill in French.

Access Information

Access to the original manuscript by authorised permission only. Readers are directed to us surrogate copies.

Note

Formerly Mostyn MS 20.

Written in the same hand as NLW MS 21238B, apparently that of [Sir] Thomas Mostyn, 4th bart. The date 1727 occurs on the front paste down, probably contemporary with the writing of the MS.

Preferred citation: NLW MS 21240C [RESTRICTED ACCESS].

Alternative Form Available

Available on microfilm at the Library.

Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements

Two leaves cut out between ff. 77 and 78.

Custodial History

Mostyn shelf number and catalogue number (20) on front paste down, listed as MS 20 in HMC Cat. Lot 1521 in the Christie's (Mostyn Sale), 24 October 1974.

Additional Information

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