Limp Parchment

The National Library of Medicine (NLM) History of Medicine (HMD) intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with, Les Enlumineres, Ltd. 980 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 1330 Chicago, Illinois 60611 under FAR 6-302-1. The National Library of Medicine (NLM), The History of Medicine Division (HMD), requires to add Johannitius (HUNAYN IBN ISHAQ), Isagoge ad Tegni Galieni; PSEUDO-GALEN (THEOPHILUS PROTOSPATHARIUS) De Urinis, and other selected texts from Articella (or Ars medicinae), and others in an anonymous translation with marginal commentary In Catalan, decorated manuscript on paper. Spain (Catalonia, Barcelona), c.1475, to its collection, the contemporary limp parchment envelope binding with flap and leather ties on flap and front board, stains and cockling, over all in good condition, in fitted red morocco slipcase. Dimensions 290 by 240 mm. Medical manuscript are rare; those in uncommon vernaculars are even more scarce. The present volume contains a synthesis of the essential texts by Galen, the Ars Medicinae, used for the study of medicine in medieval universities in a Catalan translation. Only four copies of this translation survive, the other three in institutions; this one is unrecorded, and there is no modern edition. In excellent condition and still in its original binding, this manuscript merits further study for its primary text as well as its unidentified marginal gloss. Written is Spain, in Catalonia, and very likely Barcelona, c.1475 based on the evidence of the language and script. These translations are very rare, and the item itself, since it is entirely hand-written, is unique. This manuscript appears to be somewhat more formal than the slightly earlier one in Paris, and could possible a direct copy. Latin versions of the texts included here were essentials ones for the study of medicine; the question of the audience of this vernacular translation is a question requiring further research. All questions regarding this requirement must be submitted in writing and directed to Elena Leon, Contracting Officer, at elena.leon2@nih.gov, referencing - 75N97020Q00050 Limp Parchment in the subject e-mail, no later than 1:00 pm Eastern Time, September 17, 2020. This procurement is being conducted under Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with FAR Part 13 - Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The North American Classification System Code (NAICS) is 511130. The business size standard is 1,000 employees. A Wholesale Trade or Retail Trade business concern submitting an offer or a quote on a supply acquisition is categorized as a nonmanufacturer and deemed small if it has 500 or fewer employees and meets the requirements of 13 CFR 121.406.) 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