Medieval Manuscripts in Cambridge Libraries: Cambridge, University Library, MS Add. 2753.3

Diktyon no.: Diktyon 77478

Fragmentary booklet

Introduction: This manuscript is a booklet of about thirty leaves, containing some lines in Greek, possibly a list with Arabic numerals. It is accompanied by two small fragments, one of which is written in Hebrew. The exact number of leaves and content is unknown due to its fragile condition. Dr Matteo Di Franco

Language(s): Greek

Physical Description

Form: sheet

Support: Paper

Extent: Codex: 240 × 95-125 mm.

Condition

Leaves are stuck together. The accretion of dirt is obscuring the text. The pages are very soft and some areas are brittle, and the paper has been severely damaged. In its present condition, it is not possible to open the gathering.

Layout

Layout unknown.

Binding

The fragment is housed in a box.

Accompanying Material

Former enclosure comprising a large brown envelope, bearing notes by C.E. Sayle : 'Add. 2753(3). Greek. Qu. Cairo Collection?'.

History

Provenance and Acquisition

Owned by Francis Jenkinson (1853-1923) , University Librarian 1889-1923.

Bequeathed to the University Library by Francis Jenkinson in 1923.

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Funding of Cataloguing

The Polonsky Foundation

Digital Images

Cambridge Digital Library

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Medieval Manuscripts in Cambridge Libraries

Cambridge, University Library, MS Add. 2753.3

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