'A Monument of Christian Munificence...', Written in 1727 by F. Little
'A Monument of Christian Munificence, wherein the honourable memory of the cheiffe Benefactours both to the olde Fraternitie of the Holy Crosse and the newe fowndation of the Hospitall of Christ in Abingdon ... is registered...' The Epistle dedicatory is signed by Frauncis Little, 20 Sept. 1627. This is an account of the two foundations and their benefactors, in the original plain leather binding.
Dates
- Creation: Written in 1727 by F. Little
Extent
166 pages
Language of Materials
- English
Shelfmark
MS. Gough Berks 11
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. 17725
Custodial History
Owned in the second half of the 17th century by sir John Verney afterwards visc. Fermanagh (see pp. 108, 164), and a Verney armorial bookplate of the 18th century is in the volume.
Physical Facet
On paper
Dimensions
9 1/4 × 7 1/2 in.
Repository Details
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