A Compendium of Practicall Musick by Christopher Sympson [Simpson], c 1660
File
MS. Tenbury 390
This is the autograph manuscript of Simpson’s work, originally published in 1665 under the title The Principles of Practical Musick. Simpson’s authorship is undisputed despite the insertion of the name “Henry Purcil” on fol. 2 of the manuscript, which is in a different hand and different ink. There is a strong probability that this manuscript served as printer’s copy for the first published edition.
Dates
- Creation: c 1660
Extent
1 volume
Language of Materials
- English
Shelfmark
MS. Tenbury 390
Dimensions
9 1/8 x 6 1/2 inches
Repository Details
Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository
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Weston Library
Broad Street
Oxford OX1 3BG United Kingdom
specialcollections.enquiries@bodleian.ox.ac.uk