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Title
Date(s)
- [?16-18 cents]. (Creation)
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File
Extent and medium
28 ff. (written on one side only). Half bound.
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Content and structure area
Scope and content
A manuscript containing a copy of Aristotle's Book of Physiognomy (originally written by Aristotle for Alexander the Great) (ff. 1-9) (cf. Jesus College MS 7, p. 48); material relating to astrology (ff. 10-26); and Traethiad Robin Moyses (ff. 26-28).
The two works contained in ff. 1-19 are copied from a manuscript written by John Jones, Gellilyfdy in 1604, which was copied by Jones from a manuscript written in 1476.
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Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Access to the original manuscript by authorised permission only. Readers are directed to use surrogate copies.
Conditions governing reproduction
Usual copyright laws apply.
Language of material
- Welsh
Script of material
Language and script notes
Welsh.
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Finding aids
J. Gwenogvryn Evans, Report on Manuscripts in the Welsh Language, vol. II, part II (London, 1903), pp. 561-562.
Allied materials area
Existence and location of originals
Existence and location of copies
Available on microfilm at the Library.
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Notes area
Note
Formerly Shirburn MS C. 42.
Note
Preferred citation: Llanstephan MS 88 [RESTRICTED ACCESS].
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Name access points
- Aristotle -- Translations into Welsh (Subject)
- Moyses, Robin (Subject)
- Aristotle (Subject)