Constantini Caesaris selectarum praeceptionum (Principles of Agriculture) , 1538
3.1 Scope and Contents Note
Printed in Basel (Switzerland) by Hieronymus Frobenius and Nicolaus Episcopius. The Geoponica are a part of the encyclopedic excerpts undertaken according to the instructions of Constantine VII. The selection is based upon the older compilation of Cassianus Bassus. First Latin translation of a 10th century Byzantine treatise on agriculture. After the title page follows a dedication to Wolfgang of Stolberg and Wernigerode Count Wolfgang of Stolberg, 1501-1552, Rector Magnificus of Wittenberg University from 1521, where Cornarius had studied. Contains one illegible autograph on the title page: G. ?irkoving? One of three (of this specific edition) in the US: only in Harvard.
Dates
- 1538
Creator
- Nicolaus Episcopius (Publisher, Person)
Access
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Extent
From the Collection: 9 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
Latin
5.2 Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Dr. James E. Tobin
6.2 Existence and Location of Copies
One of probably 93 copies in the US.
7.1 Notes
The binding is late, and in reasonable condition. The ridged back has the writing: C. CAESARIS BASIL 1538 The last two pages were damaged and partially reconstructed at some point. No apparent marginalia.
Container Summary
[8], 389, [2] p. ; 17 cm.
Creator
- Nicolaus Episcopius (Publisher, Person)
- Tobin, James (Donor, Person)
- Constantine VII , Emperor of the East, 905-959 (Person)
- Frobenius, Hieronymus (Publisher, Person)
- Scholasticus Cassianus Bassus (Compiler, Person)
- Janus, Cornarius (Translator, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Queens College (New York, N.Y.) Special Collections and Archives Repository
Queens College Library, CUNY
Benjamin Rosenthal Library RO317
65-30 Kissena Boulevard
Flushing 11367 USA us
QC.Archives@qc.cuny.edu
