A large handsome catalogue of manuscripts on loan from the National Library in Madrid and exhibited at the Bodleian Library, all of which are connected with the advancement of science from the C12th to C19th.  Fifty-four large manuscripts are illustrated in large full colour plates each with a facing page giving an extensive description providing information on its history, provenance and its subject's importance to science or medicine.  Text throughout in English with a bi-lingual Introduction in Spanish and English.  Extra large format paperback.  146 pages.  Good clean condition.  Cat No 3558