17-03-2023, 01:17 PM
Yes, when I mentioned the Milan State Archives, I was also thinking of the archives in the Duchy of Milan, which I know is cheating, but Pavia would come under that umbrella. These archives would naturally be associated with the Visconti.
It is true that Rome has a number of archives, not only the Vatican Archive, which could be of interest.
When it comes to the French National Library I don't know it is certainly possible that it has something of interest, especially as it seems to have a quantity of document from the Voynich period.
I agree that the Czech National Library would be much more interesting when it comes to research into the later period of the Voynich manuscript ownership. Although, of course, illuminating the later period might also help to illuminate the earlier period.
It is true that Rome has a number of archives, not only the Vatican Archive, which could be of interest.
When it comes to the French National Library I don't know it is certainly possible that it has something of interest, especially as it seems to have a quantity of document from the Voynich period.
I agree that the Czech National Library would be much more interesting when it comes to research into the later period of the Voynich manuscript ownership. Although, of course, illuminating the later period might also help to illuminate the earlier period.