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Gaines Post Photostat Collection of 13th-Century European Manuscripts

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Held at: Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division [Contact Us]

This is a finding aid. It is a description of archival material held at the Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division. Unless otherwise noted, the materials described below are physically available in their reading room, and not digitally available through the web.

Overview and metadata sections

Call Number:
C0530
Repository:
Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division
Extent:
  • 4 boxes
  • 3.5 linear feet
Language:
English
Preferred Citation:
Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Gaines Post Photostat Collection of 13th-Century European Manuscripts, Box and Folder Number; Special Collections, Princeton University Library.
Date:
1210-1290 (inclusive)
Creator:
Post, Gaines, 1902-1987
Form:
Manuscripts, Latin (Medieval and modern) -- Europe.
Abstract:
Consists of photostats of various 13th-century European manuscripts compiled by Gaines Post, a professor of history at Princeton (1964-1970). Most of the works are commentaries in Latin on Aristotle's Ethics and treatises on law and philosophy.

Post, Gaines, 1902-1987

Gaines Post was a professor of history at Princeton University (1964-1970).

The collection consists of photostats of various 13th-century European manuscripts compiled by Post, a professor of history at Princeton (1964-1970). Most of the works are commentaries in Latin on Aristotle's Ethics and treatises on law and philosophy.

AM 20498

Folder inventory added by Nicholas Williams '2015 in 2013.

No appraisal information is available.

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Publisher
Manuscripts Division
Finding Aid Date
2009
Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research.

Use Restrictions

Single photocopies may be made for research purposes. No further photoduplication of copies of material in the collection can be made when Princeton University Library does not own the original. Inquiries regarding publishing material from the collection should be directed to RBSC Public Services staff through the Ask Us! form. The library has no information on the status of literary rights in the collection and researchers are responsible for determining any questions of copyright.

Collection Inventory

Erfurt Manuscript with Anonymous Commentary on the Nichomachean Ethics, circa 1271-1277. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Erlangen Manuscript with Commentary on the Nichomachean Ethics, circa 1271-1277. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Cot. Dom. Manuscript A XI Formulary of Bec with Commentary of the Nicomachean Ethics, circa 1271-1277. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Vatican Lateran Manuscript, 1377. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Decretals of Pope Innocent III, chiefly decretals of the Fourth Lateran Council, 1215.

Physical Description

1 folder

Vincentius His. Manuscripts, circa 13th century. 2 folders.
Physical Description

2 folders

Vatican Lateran Manuscripts with Commentary on Nichomachean Ethics, circa 1290. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Vatican Lateran Manuscripts, circa 1169. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Vatican Lateran Manuscripts, circa 1210-1215. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Bamberg Manuscripts, circa 13th century. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

"Jacobus de Allenga"(?) Manuscripts, circa 13th century. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Vatican Lateran Manuscripts, undated. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

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