Description: Title: Antique 16th/17th Century Illuminated Latin Manuscript Pages from De Sphaera by John of Sacrobosco - Ex Libris Thomae Cornelii 1786, Framed FRAMED SIZE: 7"H X 8 3/8"W Description: This auction is for a rare and extraordinary illuminated manuscript, likely dating from the 16th or 17th century, written in Latin and focused on astronomical and mathematical concepts. The manuscript is an excerpt from the famous work De Sphaera by John of Sacrobosco (Johannes de Sacrobosco), a medieval scholar whose work on the celestial spheres was the cornerstone of astronomical education for centuries. Item Details:Age: Likely 16th or 17th century, with an additional annotation dated 1786.Language: LatinContent: The manuscript discusses the composition and properties of celestial spheres, referencing Euclidean geometry and classical astronomy. It is part of De Sphaera, a widely studied treatise on the nature and motion of the heavens.Provenance: The manuscript bears an "Ex Libris" ownership mark of Thomas Cornelius, dated January 1, 1786, indicating it was part of his collection at that time.Condition: The document shows significant signs of aging, including water stains, fading, and edge wear, consistent with its age. The manuscript has been framed in an older style frame, which also shows wear consistent with its historical age.Handwritten Annotation: On the reverse side, there is a handwritten annotation in Latin from 1829, reflecting personal reflections or a dedication, adding further historical context to this unique piece. About De Sphaera and John of Sacrobosco:De Sphaera was written around 1230 and became the most influential textbook on astronomy in medieval and Renaissance Europe. It provided a comprehensive introduction to the geocentric model of the universe, a view that dominated Western thought until the Copernican revolution.John of Sacrobosco (c. 1195–c. 1256) was an English scholar and a professor of mathematics at the University of Paris. His De Sphaera synthesized ancient Greek and Arabic astronomical knowledge, making it accessible to scholars across Europe. The text was copied and printed extensively, making it a cornerstone of astronomical education for over 400 years. Historical Significance: This manuscript represents a fascinating piece of Renaissance scholarship, deeply rooted in the study of astronomy and mathematics. The additional annotations from 1786 and 1829 provide insight into the manuscript’s journey through history, making it a remarkable artifact for collectors of rare books, manuscripts, or historical documents. Original Latin:"IOANNIS DE SACRO BOSCO PROOEMIUM in suam Sphaeram.""Ractatum de sphaera quatuor capitulis distinguimus: dicitur primo compositionem sphaerae, quid sit sphaera, quid sit centrum, quid axis sphaerae, quid sit polus mundi." Translation:"Preface of John of Sacrobosco to his Sphaera.""We divide the treatise on the sphere into four chapters: first, the composition of the sphere, what a sphere is, what the center is, what the axis of the sphere is, and what the poles of the world are." Original Latin:"Sphaera igitur ab Euclide sic describitur...""Capitulum primum." Translation:"The sphere, therefore, is described by Euclid as...""Chapter One." Additional Information: This page seems to focus on the mathematical definition of the sphere, based on Euclidean geometry, as it is described in the first chapter of De Sphaera.Original Latin: "Ex Libris Thomae Cornelii""Janu 1 1786" Translation:"From the library of Thomas Cornelius.""January 1, 1786." Additional Information: This page includes a provenance mark indicating that the manuscript was owned by Thomas Cornelius in 1786.Page 4: Original Latin:"Felicissima mihi profecto illuxit dies quando quiden meus amicus sibi cum mihi se libenter addixisset non solum consilio meum insignia.""Junius D.H.M. 20.21.30 Horol. Italic.""Qui mihi fuerat clarior quam sol, nunc abominabilis videtur." Translation:"Indeed, a very fortunate day dawned for me when my friend willingly committed himself to me, not only through counsel but also insignia.""June D.H.M. [some date/time notation] Horol. Italic.""Who had been clearer to me than the sun, now seems abominable." Additional Information: This page contains a personal handwritten note from June 1829, reflecting on a significant change in a personal relationship, and adds a layer of historical context to the document.
Price: 599.99 USD
Location: Fort Worth, Texas
End Time: 2024-11-07T03:04:06.000Z
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Date of Publication: Unknown
Type: Illuminated Manuscript
Language: Latin
Original/Facsimile: Original
