'Tales and Novels in verse by Monsr De La Fontaine ... translated into prose', written in, or soon after, 1737
File
MS. Douce 349
Held at the Weston Library
2 tomes, containing 68 pieces. The translator, Henry Walter, signs the 'Advertisement', which is dated July 12, 1737.
Dates
- Creation: written in, or soon after, 1737
Extent
220 pages
Language of Materials
- English
Shelfmark
MS. Douce 349
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. IV, no 21924
Our best descriptions for medieval items in this collection are in Medieval Manuscripts in Oxford Libraries under MSS. Douce.
Physical Facet
On paper, binding: red leather with gold ornament, contemporary
Dimensions
12 1/2 × 8 1/4 in.
Repository Details
Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository
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Weston Library
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specialcollections.enquiries@bodleian.ox.ac.uk