Written in Germany or Switzerland in the first half of the 12th century. 2-line probably 2-word, illegible inscription on upper cover. Used to cover a complete copy (ff. 62) of Boltz, Valentin. Illuminirbüch, künstlich. Frankfurt?: s. n.], 1566. A guide to the preparation of dyes, pigments, inks etc., first published in 1549 (no records for 1549 editions and no records for original copies of 1566 edition exist on WorldCat). Two inscriptions at the bottom of f. 62v: one in contemporary script in ink, one in later script in lead, both illegible. Purchased by Special Collections, Waldo Library from the Mackus Company, Akron Ohio, July, 2009.
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Written in Germany or Switzerland in the first half of the 12th century. 2-line probably 2-word, illegible inscription on upper cover. Used to cover a complete copy (ff. 62) of Boltz, Valentin. Illuminirbüch, künstlich. Frankfurt?: s. n.], 1566. A guide to the preparation of dyes, pigments, inks etc., first published in 1549 (no records for 1549 editions and no records for original copies of 1566 edition exist on WorldCat). Two inscriptions at the bottom of f. 62v: one in contemporary script in ink, one in later script in lead, both illegible. Purchased by Special Collections, Waldo Library from the Mackus Company, Akron Ohio, July, 2009.
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