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The 'Dowden' MS. of eight sermons by Donne, copied in one hand, Early 17th century

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MS. Eng. th. e. 102
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The 'Dowden' MS. of eight sermons by Donne, copied in one hand, with (pp. 215-31) a sermon added by a late 17th-century owner.

Dates

  • Creation: Early 17th century

Extent

244 pages

Language of Materials

  • English

Shelfmark

MS. Eng. th. e. 102

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Given by [William] Gregg of Ilkeston Park to? J. W., [possibly John Wylson, rector of Ilkeston, Derbs.], 29 May 1683 (fol. 1); owned by Edward Dowden.

Physical Facet

Bound for Wilfred Merton by Katharine Adams in niger morocco, the original vellum covers laid down inside the binding

Repository Details

Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository

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