Doctoral Diploma issued from the University of Macerata, October 13, 1608

Thomasinnus, Camillus, de Monte Supono
Ulixeum, Laurentius
Rossius, Papirius

1608-10-13
17th century

Doctoral Diploma issued from the University of Macerata. This document grants the title of Doctor of Law to one Papirius Rossius of Monte Bodio (now Ostra, Italy).

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Watermarks: Watermark similiar, but not identical, to Briquet 12207, Italy late 16th century (under "oiseaux")

Collation: One quire. Outside bi-folio in paper; two inside bi-folios are parchment.

Foliation: None

Ruling: Carefully ruled and framed in ink.

Early 17th century Italian humanist hand

Initials and Capitals: Folio 1 contains titles in gold and an illuminated capital "G" in purple, red, and gold.

Provenance: Diplomas like this were presented to graduates of the University of Macerata from the time of the university's founding until the early 19th century.

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Conservation Note: University of Iowa Libraries, Conservation Lab, conservator unidentified.

Scanned with Zeutschel OS12000 overhead scanner at 300 ppi, full color. Archival tiff available.

References: University of Macerata website. See http://www.unimc.it/en/about/history-1/origins-1824 The Archivio di Stato di Macerata in its collection entitled "Collegio dei Dottori 1540-1825" holds 4889 of these diploma records, but not diplomas from these years. The municipal library of Macerata has sent photos of a similar document they hold, dated 1641. These can be accessed in the Research Materials.

2010-03-01

Material in the public domain. No restrictions on use.

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