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Title:
Summarized description in English
Language:
Greek
Origin:
Paris, France
Date range:
1554
Author(s):
Hero of Alexandria (10-70)
Description:
VGQ 19 is a paper codex, its leaves measuring 233 × 160 mm. It contains watermarks similar to Briquet 6299. It is constructed from 8 quires of largely 4 bifolia, totalling 62 folia. Quire signatures were added by the scribe. Written space occupies an area of 155 × 85, over 25 lines. The codex was written by Angelus Vergecius. The margins of f. 1r are decorated in a variety of colours. Major initials are in gold and blue. Initials on f. 43 are in gold. Different parts of the work are distinguished through rubrication. Titles are in golden capitals. The text is illustrated with numerous pictures. The codex has a 17th-c. black leather cover.
Classification:
Roman Empire – mathematics – engineering
DOI:
10.1163/9789004373563_VGQ-019
Journal:
VGQ 19 - Heronis Pneumatica