Latin poems by George Buchanan (d. 1582), whose name, however, does not occur, Written in the first quarter of the 17th century if not earlier
File
MS. Cherry 41
Held at the Weston Library
Latin poems by George Buchanan (d. 1582), whose name, however, does not occur:
- Fol. 5. 'Fratres fraterrimi', Latin satirical epigrams
- Fol. 8v. 'Epigrammatum ...' libri tres, containing fewer poems than in the printed editions
Hearne (Diary, 16 Sept. 1708) asserts that this book is in the handwriting of Charles I ('C. R.' is on fol. 32v).
Dates
- Creation: Written in the first quarter of the 17th century if not earlier
Extent
32 Leaves
Language of Materials
- Latin
Shelfmark
MS. Cherry 41
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. III, no. 9815
Custodial History
Belonged to some scholar under Dr. John Crage (Craig?: 17th cent.).
Physical Facet
On paper, injured by fire, bound in red velvet
Dimensions
7 1/2 × 5 3/4 in.
Repository Details
Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository
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Weston Library
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