Miscellaneous papers relating to Percy's literary work, Late 18th century
File
MS. Percy c. 4
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Miscellaneous papers relating to Percy's literary work, including:
- (fols. 1-9, 35-45) list of presentation copies of The hermit of Warkworth (London, 1771), with sketches, measurements and prints of the hermitage;
- (fols. 61-101) manuscript copies of parts of Shakespeare's plays, late 18th century, intended to supply defects in a 17th-century folio edition, with notes;
- (fols. 62-65) account by George Tollet of May day celebrations, sent to George Steevens, 1774;
- (fols. 102-143) notes and transcripts, many from 'Dr. Harrington's MS.' (now known as 'The Arundel Harington manuscript').
Dates
- Creation: Late 18th century
Extent
147 Leaves
Language of Materials
- English
Shelfmark
MS. Percy c. 4
Other Finding Aids
M. Clapinson and T.D. Rogers, Summary Catalogue of Post-Medieval Western Manuscripts in the Bodleian Library Oxford. Acquisitions 1916-1975. (Oxford, 1991), vol. II, no. 49801.
Repository Details
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specialcollections.enquiries@bodleian.ox.ac.uk