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Facsimile of the Codex Alexandrinus. [vol.3: Psalms - Ecclesiasticus]: PB 1883.2

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Facsimile of the Codex Alexandrinus. [vol.3: Psalms - Ecclesiasticus]

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Publisher: British Museum

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Description

A photographic ("autotype") facsimile of the Codex Alexandrinus (a 5th century MS. of the complete Bible in Greek, with some gaps, mainly in the N.T.) Issued in 4 vols 1879-1883 but Museum has v.3 only.

[2], 524-639 l. ; 40 cm.. Loose sheets in portfolio.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1910-01) by McClean, F, Mrs.

Dating

Production date: AD 1883

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Materials used in production

Printing ink

Techniques used in production

Printing

Identification numbers

Accession number: PB 1883.2
Primary reference Number: 118542

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 11 January 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Manuscripts and Printed Books

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