M. Tulii Ciceronis De oratore, [ca. 1301-1499].

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M. Tulii Ciceronis De oratore, [ca. 1301-1499].

Manuscript of Cicero's text on oratory, Codex Vaticanus Latinus 2901, saec. XV. Housed in a case.

1 v. (140 leaves) ; 20 x 28 cm.

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Cornell University Library

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