The 'Dobell folio', 16th century
The 'Dobell folio' containing: (fols. 2-16) poems by Traherne, fair copies with his corrections, and with alterations and notes by Philip Traherne; (fols. 16v-96) commonplace book of Thomas Traherne, mainly on ethical and religious subjects. Notes by A. B. Grosart and Bertram Dobell appear throughout.
Dates
- Creation: 16th century
Extent
98 Leaves
Language of Materials
- English
Shelfmark
MS. Eng. poet. c. 42
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. 46711.
Custodial History
Owned by Philip Traherne; the Skipp family of Ledbury, Herefs.; W. T. Brooke, 1897; A. B. Grosart; Bertram Dobell.
Physical Facet
19th-century half calf, marbled boards, lettered on spine 'Ledbury manuscript'
Repository Details
Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository
Weston Library
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Oxford OX1 3BG United Kingdom
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