Leiden. Universiteitsbibliotheek, BPL 2887

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- Leiden University Libraries, BPL 2887
- Leiden. Bibliotheek der Rijksuniversiteit, Bibl. publ. lat. 2887
- Leiden. Universiteitsbibliotheek, BPL 2887
- Leiden. Universiteitsbibliotheek, Bibl. publ. lat. 2887
- Leiden. University Libraries, BPL 2887
- Leyde. Bibliothèque de l'Université, Bibl. publ. lat. 2887
- Leyde. Universiteitsbibliotheek, BPL 2887
Held at : Leiden. Universiteitsbibliotheek
Author : Pétrarque (1304-1374)
Date of Origin :
- 1415 - 1435 (Source: Leiden University Libraries Digital Collections)
- Apennine Peninsula ; Lombardy, 15th century, c. 1425 (Source: Leiden University Libraries Digital Collections)
Place of Origin :
- Lombardie (Italie) (Source: Leiden University Libraries Digital Collections)
- Péninsule italienne (Source: Leiden University Libraries Digital Collections)
Script :
- Script: First part in littera textualis (Italiana) with correction in another hand. The script on f. 1r has been embellished with pen. - Second part in littera humanistica, written by two hands.
Binding :
- Binding: Post-medieval binding (16th century?, Apennine Peninsula). Parchment cover.

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Origin: Based on similarity with Oxford, Bodl. Canon. Ital. 69 (cf. O. Pächt, J.J.G. Alexander, Illuminated manuscripts in the Bodleian Library, vol. 2, Italian School (Oxford 1970), nr. 691).
Illumination: Initials decorated with floral motifs. - On f. 1r a (damaged) miniature and border decoration: floral motifs and seven unidentified half-figures.
Also described by BNM, MMDC and A.W. Byvanckgenootschap (database RKD, The Hague).