A miscellaneous collection of copies of inscriptions (on sculptured stones, monuments, seals, bells, etc.), epitaphs and the like, Written in the 18th century partly by R. Gough
A miscellaneous collection of copies of inscriptions (on sculptured stones, monuments, seals, bells, etc.), epitaphs and the like, with papers relating to them, partly printed, many illustrated by drawings. 'De Clypeo Woodwardiano', copies of letters relating to this shield, with index. The writers are:
- Hadr. Relandus, 7 [?] July 1707 (fol. 2)
- Gilb. Cuperus, two, 1707 (fols. 2v, 12)
- Jacques Basnage de Beauval, 6 July 1707, in English (fol. 4)
- Peter Valcknaer, 8 July 1707, in English (fol. 5)
- Jac. Gronovius, 12 Oct. 1707 (fol. 6v)
- J. Leclerc, 28 June 1707, in English (fol. 10v)
- Tho. Hearne to dr. Charles King, 21 Feb. 1707/8 (fol. 19)
- Fol. 19v is Theophilus Downes's Stricturæ breves
Dates
- Creation: Written in the 18th century partly by R. Gough
Extent
28 Leaves
Language of Materials
- English
- Latin
Shelfmark
MS. Gough Misc. antiq. 10
Other Finding Aids
Falconer Madan, et al., A summary catalogue of western manuscripts in the Bodleian Library at Oxford which have not hitherto been catalogued in the Quarto series (7 vols. in 8 [vol. II in 2 parts], Oxford, 1895-1953; reprinted, with corrections in vols. I and VII, Munich, 1980), vol. II, no. 17571
Custodial History
This volume was no. 410 in the Michael Lort sale (1719) where Gough bought it; it had belonged to prof. Charles Mason.
Dimensions
8 5/8 × 6 7/8 in.
Repository Details
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