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Folio Collection

Background imageFolio Collection: Corpus Iuris Civilis

Corpus Iuris Civilis. Code of Justinian. 529. Legislative compilation for a Roman law unification. Parchment codex. Folio 63v. 13th century

Background imageFolio Collection: Butterfly illustration by Maria Sibylla Merian

Butterfly illustration by Maria Sibylla Merian (1647-1717), German-born naturalist and scientific illustrator, engraved by J Mulder, from a visit to Suriname, South America

Background imageFolio Collection: Butterfly illustration by Maria Sibylla Merian

Butterfly illustration by Maria Sibylla Merian (1647-1717), German-born naturalist and scientific illustrator, engraved by P Sluyter, from a visit to Suriname, South America

Background imageFolio Collection: Codex Borbonicus. Aztec codex. Written by Aztec priest short

Codex Borbonicus. Aztec codex. Written by Aztec priest shortly before or after tthe Spanish conquest of Mexico. 1562-1563. Detail fol. 17r

Background imageFolio Collection: Primula auricula, primrose

Primula auricula, primrose
Folio 78 from A Collection of Flowers (1795) by John Edwards. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Background imageFolio Collection: Bernat Martorell (died 1452). Manuscript. Book of hours, 144

Bernat Martorell (died 1452). Manuscript. Book of hours, 144
Bernat Martorell (died 1452). Catalan painter. International Gothic style. Manuscript. Book of hours, 1444. Folio I. Historical Archive. Barcelona. Catalonia. Spain

Background imageFolio Collection: Dianthus barbatus, sweet william

Dianthus barbatus, sweet william
Folio 40 from A Collection of Flowers (1795) by John Edwards. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Background imageFolio Collection: Hebrew Bible (1299) located in Perpignan (Kingdom

Hebrew Bible (1299) located in Perpignan (Kingdom of Mallorca). Folio 13

Background imageFolio Collection: Viola tricolor, heartsease

Viola tricolor, heartsease
Folio 62 from A Collection of Flowers (1795) by John Edwards. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Background imageFolio Collection: Iris sp. blue iris

Iris sp. blue iris
Folio 67 from A Collection of Flowers (1795) by John Edwards. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Background imageFolio Collection: Tulipa sp. various tulips

Tulipa sp. various tulips
Folio 44 from A Collection of Flowers (1795) by John Edwards. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Background imageFolio Collection: ASARFATI, Josef or Joseph (ca. 1299). Jewish

ASARFATI, Josef or Joseph (ca. 1299). Jewish
" ASARFATI, Josef or Joseph (ca. 1299). Jewish Cervera Bible. ca. 1299. Fish with the heads of humans, birds and wildcats

Background imageFolio Collection: BUEIL, John V of (1406-1477). Noble French, companion

BUEIL, John V of (1406-1477). Noble French, companion in the military campaign of Joan of Arc. Fighting in a city square. Illustration in Le Jouvencel (1461-1466) Folio 155 r

Background imageFolio Collection: A set of 8 lithographs - WWI era

A set of 8 lithographs - WWI era
A set of 8 lithographs in a folio. 1) Inscribed Private B

Background imageFolio Collection: Fragaria chiloensis, Chilean strawberry

Fragaria chiloensis, Chilean strawberry

Background imageFolio Collection: A circular moveable bookcase, 1810

A circular moveable bookcase, 1810. A cylindrical book tower on casters, with shelves for folio, quarto, octavo books topped with a vase. All shelves on rollers to turn independently

Background imageFolio Collection: Regency-era library table and chair in mahogany and bronze

Regency-era library table and chair in mahogany and bronze. With a fold-out writing table and bookshelves in the sides for folio, quarto and octavo size books, manufactured in 1814

Background imageFolio Collection: Metamorphic dwarf library bookcase, 1811

Metamorphic dwarf library bookcase, 1811. In mahogany with brass fret work on the top shelf for small books, deeper shelves below for larger folio books, with slide-out writing desks

Background imageFolio Collection: Theological Text (Fragment)

Theological Text (Fragment)
Part of a bifolium, parchment. Fragment of an unknown theological text. Main body text in black in two columns

Background imageFolio Collection: Preface to Martial's Epigrammata by Merula

Preface to Martial's Epigrammata by Merula
Two attached folios, paper, probably the endpaper and first leaf of a volume

Background imageFolio Collection: Philosophical Text (Fragment)

Philosophical Text (Fragment)
Bifolium from an unidentified text, parchment. Content seems to be a commentary of philosophical and religious nature. The text on each folio is written in two different but near-contemporary hands

Background imageFolio Collection: Justinian Digesta, Book XXXIII (Fragment)

Justinian Digesta, Book XXXIII (Fragment)
Double folio, parchment, from Justinian's Digesta

Background imageFolio Collection: Codex Justinianus, Book VIII (Fragment)

Codex Justinianus, Book VIII (Fragment)
Double folio, parchment, from a copy of Justinian's Codex. Main body text in two columns in black ink surrounded by gloss, also black. Date: Late 13th Century

Background imageFolio Collection: Justinian's Codex, Book V. XIII (Fragment)

Justinian's Codex, Book V. XIII (Fragment)
Single folio, parchment, from Justinian's Codex. The text on this leaf is from Book V.XIII Dei Uxoriae Actione 1.1.a. Main body text and marginal gloss with additional minute gloss on verso

Background imageFolio Collection: Missal (Fragment)

Missal (Fragment)
Fragment from a Missal, parchment. A double leaf that has been cut in half horizontally so the bottom of each folio is missing. Date: Mid 15th Century

Background imageFolio Collection: Justinian's Codex, Book VI. XXXXI (Fragments)

Justinian's Codex, Book VI. XXXXI (Fragments)
Single folio, parchment, from Justinian's Codex. The text on this folio is from Book VI.XXXXI. Comprised of main body text and a marginal gloss with an additional minute gloss

Background imageFolio Collection: Justinian's Codex, Book V. XXXVIII (Fragment)

Justinian's Codex, Book V. XXXVIII (Fragment)
Single folio, parchment, from Justinian's Codex. The text on this folio is from Book VI. XXXVIII De Uerborum Et Rerum Significatione 4.1

Background imageFolio Collection: Justinian's Codex, Book IIII. XX (Fragment)

Justinian's Codex, Book IIII. XX (Fragment)
Single folio, parchment, from Justinian's Codex. The text on this folio is taken from Book IIII.XX De Testibus 20. Comprised of a main body text and a marginal gloss with additional minute gloss

Background imageFolio Collection: Breviary (Fragment)

Breviary (Fragment)
Two leaves, probably from a breviary, parchment. The leaves are from the same work but do not appear to be consecutive. Main body text in two columns in a Gothic textualis rotunda in dark brown ink

Background imageFolio Collection: Justinian's Codex, Book III. XVIII (Fragment)

Justinian's Codex, Book III. XVIII (Fragment)
Single folio, parchment, from Justinian's Codex. The text on this folio is taken from Book III.XVIII, De Probationis 7. Main body text with a marginal gloss and additional minute gloss

Background imageFolio Collection: Justinian Digesta, Books V and VI (Fragment)

Justinian Digesta, Books V and VI (Fragment)
Bifolium from a copy of Justinian's Pandects, or Digesta Justiniani Augusti, parchment. Containing part of the end of Book V (De Judiciis) and the beginning of Book VI (De Rei Vindicatione)

Background imageFolio Collection: List?

List?
Single folio, paper, with numbered paragraphs on the recto, possibly an itemised list. Blank on the verso. Text in a German cursive in brown ink, no line rulings. Date: 15th Century

Background imageFolio Collection: Financial Records?

Financial Records?
Manuscript records on paper, possibly financial or legal records

Background imageFolio Collection: Missal. of St. Eulalia. Liturgical book, C. 1403. By Rafael

Missal. of St. Eulalia. Liturgical book, C. 1403. By Rafael Destorrents (1375-15th century). 1st folio. Martyrdom of St. Stephen, stoned to death. Archive of Barcelona Cathedral. Catalonia. Spain

Background imageFolio Collection: Folio of 97 etchings and drypoints of the Western Front, WW1

Folio of 97 etchings and drypoints of the Western Front, WW1
Page from a German folio of 97 drypoint etchings of the Western Front, 1914-1918, by W Schimmelpflug, 16th Dragoon Regiment. A dead soldier. Date: 1914-1918

Background imageFolio Collection: Tufted titmouse, northern mockingbird and ovenbird

Tufted titmouse, northern mockingbird and ovenbird
Tufted titmouse, Baeolophus bicolor, northern mockingbird, Mimus polyglottos and ovenbird, Seiurus aurocapilla. Tufted titmouse 1, mocking-bird 2 and oven-bird 3

Background imageFolio Collection: Cornucopian shrub, Copianthus indica

Cornucopian shrub, Copianthus indica, Hil. Dec. Tom. 1, Copianthe des Indes. Amaranthus species

Background imageFolio Collection: Title page of First Folio of Shakespeares Plays

Title page of First Folio of Shakespeares Plays
The Title page of First Folio of William Shakespeares Plays, published in London by Isaac Jaggard and Edward Blount (Blunt) in 1623

Background imageFolio Collection: The Divine Comedy. Dante and Virgil in Hell. Folio 25 r. 148

The Divine Comedy. Dante and Virgil in Hell. Folio 25 r. 148
The Divine Comedy. Poem by Dante Alighieri (1265-1321). Miniature depicting Dante and Virgil in Hell. The meeting of Dante with Farinata degli Uberti and Cavalcante de Cavalcanti. Folio 25 r

Background imageFolio Collection: Crucifixion of Jesus. Miniature. Missale Dominicale cum Kale

Crucifixion of Jesus. Miniature. Missale Dominicale cum Kale
Codex 98. Missale Dominicale cum Kalendario. 14th century. Miniature depicting the Crucifixion of Jesus with the Virgin Mary and Mary Magdalene. Folio 66v. Chapter Archive of Tarazona. Spain

Background imageFolio Collection: Dominican friar preaching. Miniature. Doctrine Chretienne. 1

Dominican friar preaching. Miniature. Doctrine Chretienne. 1
Doctrine Chretienne. Manuscript. France. 13th century. Miniature depicting a dominican friar preaching. Folio 110. Library University of Valencia. Spain

Background imageFolio Collection: Blanquerna by Ramon Llull (1235-1316)

Blanquerna by Ramon Llull (1235-1316)
Ramon Llull (1235-1316). Spanish writer and philosopher. Blanquerna, ca. 1293. Engraving of the back cover with Llull and a disciple. Beati Rhenani Alfatici ad lectores epigramma. Folio in Latin

Background imageFolio Collection: Missal. of St. Eulalia, 1403 by Rafael Destorrents (1375-15

Missal. of St. Eulalia, 1403 by Rafael Destorrents (1375-15
Missal. of St. Eulalia. Liturgical book, C. 1403. By Rafael Destorrents (1375-15th century). 1st folio. Last Judgment. Archive of Barcelona Cathedral. Catalonia. Spain

Background imageFolio Collection: Gospel Book of Henry II (972-1024). Miniature

Gospel Book of Henry II (972-1024). Miniature
Henry II (972-1024). Holy Roman Emperor, King of Germany and Italy. Miniature. Gospel Book of Henry II. Folio 193v. C.1020. Vatican Apostolic Library. Vatican City

Background imageFolio Collection: The Kiss of Judas and the Apostle Peter Disowns Jesus. 13th

The Kiss of Judas and the Apostle Peter Disowns Jesus. 13th
New Testament. Folio 63. The Kiss of Judas and the Apostle Peter Disowns Jesus. 13th century. Vatican Apostolic Library. Vatican City

Background imageFolio Collection: The Divine Comedy. Dante and Virgil in Purgatory. Folio 177

The Divine Comedy. Dante and Virgil in Purgatory. Folio 177
The Divine Comedy. Poem by Dante Alighieri (1265-1321). Miniature depicting Dante and Virgil in Purgatory. Folio 177 r. 1480-1482. Painted by Guglielmo Giraldi (active 1445-1490)

Background imageFolio Collection: Bible of Alba or Arragel. 1422 - 1430. Castilian

Bible of Alba or Arragel. 1422 - 1430. Castilian
Bible of Alba or Arragel. 1422 - 1430

Background imageFolio Collection: AUBERT, David (15th c. ). Chroniques et conquestes

AUBERT, David (15th c. ). Chroniques et conquestes
AUBERT, David (15th c.). Chroniques et conquestes de Charlemaine. 1458. Ms. 5089. Folio 167V. Battle of Charlemagne against the Saracen king Agolant and his son Helmont in Calabria

Background imageFolio Collection: Codex Granatensis: Tacuinum Sanitatis. 1400. Folio

Codex Granatensis: Tacuinum Sanitatis. 1400. Folio 85r. Illustration about dates, Fruits which strengthen the bladder

Background imageFolio Collection: IBN BUTLAN, Abu-l Hasan al-Mujtar (c. 1001 - 1066)

IBN BUTLAN, Abu-l Hasan al-Mujtar (c. 1001 - 1066). Nestorian Christian physician and philosopher of Baghdad. Folio 83r. Illustration about the quince, which revives and restores the appetite

Background imageFolio Collection: BRY, Theodor de (1528-1598). Brevis narratio eorum

BRY, Theodor de (1528-1598). Brevis narratio eorum quae in Florida Americae Provincia Gallis acciderunt, secunda in allam Navigatione. 1591. Folio 31. Night attack on a village

Background imageFolio Collection: Codex granatensis, h. 1400. Tacuinum sanitatis. Quince

Codex granatensis, h. 1400. Tacuinum sanitatis. Quince
IBN BUTLAN, Abu-l Hasan al-Mujtar (c. 1001 - 1066). Nestorian Christian physician and philosopher of Baghdad. Folio 83v. Illustration about the quince, which revives and restores the appetite

Background imageFolio Collection: Codex granatensis, c. 1400. Tacuinum sanitatis. Persimmon

Codex granatensis, c. 1400. Tacuinum sanitatis. Persimmon
IBN BUTLAN, Abu-l Hasan al-Mujtar (c. 1001 - 1066). Nestorian Christian physician and philosopher of Baghdad. Folio 84v. Illustration about persimmons, which preserve of drunkenness

Background imageFolio Collection: Paris: Le Mot 1914-1915 Bound folio

Paris: Le Mot 1914-1915 Bound folio
Paris: Le Mot. 1914-1915. Bound folio with a book cover by A.G. Gonon and a book plate for H.P. Gassier (French cartoonist - 1883-1951)

Background imageFolio Collection: Jean-Jacques Berne-Bellecour Folio of artwork

Jean-Jacques Berne-Bellecour Folio of artwork
A folio of 24 hand-coloured i, mostly titled. And one original watercolour of a Tommy in full battledress standing on ground marked Deutschland unter alles. Signed No. 164 of 250

Background imageFolio Collection: The British Firing Line

The British Firing Line - a portfolio of 12 engravings in colour from drawings made on the Western Front 1914-1917. Printed by George Pullman & Sons Ltd

Background imageFolio Collection: Virgil (70-19 B. C. ). Ancient Roman poet. The Aeneid. Miniatu

Virgil (70-19 B. C. ). Ancient Roman poet. The Aeneid. Miniatu
Virgil (70-19 B.C.). Ancient Roman poet. The Aeneid. Miniature. Folio 80r, 15th century. 1st. Book. Aeneas in Carthage with queen Dido. History Library of the University of Valencia. Spain

Background imageFolio Collection: Virgil (70-19 B. C). Ancient Roman poet. The Aeneid. Miniatur

Virgil (70-19 B. C). Ancient Roman poet. The Aeneid. Miniatur
Virgil (70Bc-19 BC). Ancient Roman poet. The Aeneid. Miniature. Folio 145r, 15th century. VI book. Aeneas in Cumae with Sibyl. History Library of the University of Valencia. Spain

Background imageFolio Collection: The Roman de la Rose. Miniature. Folio 2. By Guillaume de Lo

The Roman de la Rose. Miniature. Folio 2. By Guillaume de Lo
Guillaume de Lorris (1200-1240). French scholar and poet from Lorris. Author of the first section of the Roman de la Rose. Miniature. Folio 2. Library of the University of Valencia. Spain

Background imageFolio Collection: Peasant mowing a field of wheat with a sickle. Miniature. Ta

Peasant mowing a field of wheat with a sickle. Miniature. Ta
Tacuinum Sanitatis. 14th century. Medieval handbook of health. Peasant mowing a field of wheat with a sickle. Miniature. Folio 46v

Background imageFolio Collection: Oratores. Right way to pray. Miniature at Theologica Varia

Oratores. Right way to pray. Miniature at Theologica Varia. 14th-15th centuries. Folio 6r. Vatican Apsotolic Library. Vatican City

Background imageFolio Collection: Arba ah Turim. Halakhic code by Yaakov ben Asher (1270-1340

Arba ah Turim. Halakhic code by Yaakov ben Asher (1270-1340
Arba ah Turim or Tur. Halakhic code by Yaakov ben Asher (1270-1340). Hebrew. Miniature. Hebrew marriage scene. 1436. Folio 220v. Vatican Apostolic Library

Background imageFolio Collection: Codex 98 by Henricus of Segusio (c. 1200-1271). Detail

Codex 98 by Henricus of Segusio (c. 1200-1271). Detail
Codex 98. By Henricus of Segusio, Hostiensis (c.1200-1271). Detail of a page depicting two noble lovers taking fruit from a tree. Miniature, Book 4. Folio 216. Chapter Archive of Tarazona. Spain

Background imageFolio Collection: Codex 2 by Henricus of Segusio (c. 1200-1271). Detail

Codex 2 by Henricus of Segusio (c. 1200-1271). Detail
Codex 2. By Henricus of Segusio, Hostiensis (c.1200-1271). Detail of a page depicting perhaps a king. Miniature, Book 4. Folio 214. Chapter Archive of Tarazona. Spain

Background imageFolio Collection: Christ Pantocrator. Miniature. Missale Dominicale cum Kalend

Christ Pantocrator. Miniature. Missale Dominicale cum Kalend
Codex 135. Missale Dominicale cum Kalendario. 14th century. Christ Pantocrator. Miniature. Chapter Archive of Tarazona. Spain

Background imageFolio Collection: Miniature depicting the Virgin Mary with infant Jesus. Missa

Miniature depicting the Virgin Mary with infant Jesus. Missa
Codex 135. Missale Dominicale cum Kalendario. 14th century. Miniature in the capital letter depicting the Virgin Mary with infant Jesus. Folio 148v. Chapter Archive of Tarazona. Spain

Background imageFolio Collection: Biblia Novum Testamentum, Evangelia Santi Mathei et Santi Ma

Biblia Novum Testamentum, Evangelia Santi Mathei et Santi Ma
Codex 144. Biblia Novum Testamentum, Evangelia Santi Mathei et Santi Marci. Miniature of capital letter depicting Saint Mark with the gospel. 13th-14th centuries. Folio 119v

Background imageFolio Collection: Miniature depicting the Dormition of the Virgin. Missale Dom

Miniature depicting the Dormition of the Virgin. Missale Dom
Codex 135. Missale Dominicale cum Kalendario. 14th century. Miniature in the capital letter depicting the Dormition or death of the Virgin Mary and her spirit out of the body. Folio 129v

Background imageFolio Collection: Codex 131. Guidus of Bausio. Archidiaconus Rossarium. Folio

Codex 131. Guidus of Bausio. Archidiaconus Rossarium. Folio 1v. Latin. Capitular letter depicting Jesus presented in the temple. Chapter Archive of Tarazona. Spain

Background imageFolio Collection: Miniature depicting a couple being married by a clergyman. B

Miniature depicting a couple being married by a clergyman. B
Codex 105. A couple being married by a clergyman. Central miniature, folio 102v. Book IV. By Henricus von Assia (13th century). Chapter Archive of Tarazona. Spain

Background imageFolio Collection: Codex 98. Missale Romanum. By Pedro Ferris (1415-1478), Deta

Codex 98. Missale Romanum. By Pedro Ferris (1415-1478), Deta
Codex 98. Missale Romanum. By Pedro Ferris (1415-1478), Bishop of Tarazona. The Virgin Mary. Miniature of the capital letter of the folio 302. Chapter Archive of Tarazona. Spain

Background imageFolio Collection: Romulo Romano Regnorum. Foundation of Rome. Miniature. Manus

Romulo Romano Regnorum. Foundation of Rome. Miniature. Manus
Francesco Petrarca (1304-1374). Italian writer. Romulo Romano Regnorum. Manuscript number 26. Codex. Foundation of Rome. Miniature, folio 4v. 14th century. Library University of Valencia. Spain

Background imageFolio Collection: Lady before a table ready for a banquet (top) and man and wo

Lady before a table ready for a banquet (top) and man and wo
Doctrine Chretienne. Manuscript. France. 13th century. Miniature depicting, at the top, a lady before a table ready for a banquet

Background imageFolio Collection: The Ark of Noah. Miniature. Doctrine Chretienne. 13th centur

The Ark of Noah. Miniature. Doctrine Chretienne. 13th centur
Doctrine Chretienne. Manuscript. France. 13th century. Miniature depicting The Ark of Noah. Folio 64. Library University of Valencia. Spain

Background imageFolio Collection: Jesus showing sores with Virgin Mary and Saint John and two

Jesus showing sores with Virgin Mary and Saint John and two
Doctrine Chretienne. Manuscript. France. 13th century. Miniature depicting Jesus sitting, showing sores

Background imageFolio Collection: Lady sitting with a dove (top) and a man cutting bread (bott

Lady sitting with a dove (top) and a man cutting bread (bott
Doctrine Chretienne. Manuscript. France. 13th century. Miniature depicting, at the top, a lady sitting with a dove. At the bottom, a man cutting bread. Folio 102. Library University of Valencia. Spain

Background imageFolio Collection: Georgics by Virgil. 29 BC. Miniature depicting two musicians

Georgics by Virgil. 29 BC. Miniature depicting two musicians
Publius Vergilius Maro (70 BC-19 BC). Roman poet. Georgics. 29 BC. Manuscript. 15th century. Fol.51. Miniature depicting two musicians playing instruments. Library University of Valencia. Spain

Background imageFolio Collection: Life of Saint Dominic of Silos by Gonzalo de Berceo

Life of Saint Dominic of Silos by Gonzalo de Berceo
Gonzalo de Berceo (c.1197-before 1264). Spanish poet. Life of Saint Dominic of Silos. Manuscript. First folio. Library of the Royal Academy of History. Madrid. Spain

Background imageFolio Collection: Summa de casibus conscientiae by Bartholomew of Pisa. 15th c

Summa de casibus conscientiae by Bartholomew of Pisa. 15th c
Bartholomew of Pisa. Italian theologian and preacher. Summa de casibus conscientiae. Incunabulum. Fol. 46. 15th century

Background imageFolio Collection: The Imitation of Christ by Thomas a Kempis (1380-1471). Lugd

The Imitation of Christ by Thomas a Kempis (1380-1471). Lugd
Thomas a Kempis (1380-1471). German writer and mystic monk. De imitatione Christi (The Imitation of Christ). Incunable. Book One. Folio I. Chapter I. Printed in Lugduni, 1489. Episcopal Library

Background imageFolio Collection: Miscellaneous Codex. 11th century. Detail

Miscellaneous Codex. 11th century. Detail
Miscellaneous Codex. 11th century. Carolingian letter. Initial Romanesque-Byzantin, folio 1. Manuscript 228. Library University of Barcelona. Catalonia. Spain

Background imageFolio Collection: Demostratio Artis Geometricae Ex Multis Voluminibus Digestum

Demostratio Artis Geometricae Ex Multis Voluminibus Digestum. Schematic map of the Iberian Peninsula. 11th century. Depicts the Iberian Peninsula in a pentagon invested

Background imageFolio Collection: Brief Treaty of Confession. Incunabula

Brief Treaty of Confession. Incunabula
Brief Treaty of Confession. 15th century. Incunabula in Catalan. Valencia, 1493. Gothic script

Background imageFolio Collection: Regiment of the public thing (Regiment de la cosa publica) b

Regiment of the public thing (Regiment de la cosa publica) b
Francesc Eiximenis (1327-1409). Spanish writer. Regiment of the public thing (Regiment de la cosa publica). Prologue. Incunabula



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