Neil Ker's copy of his publication, Medieval Manuscripts in British Libraries. I. London
Neil Ker's copy of his publication, Medieval Manuscripts in British Libraries. I. London (1969) with his unpublished corrections in the margins. Three loose pieces of paper with notes are enclosed.
Dates
- Creation: c. 1969-1982
Extent
1 box
Language of Materials
- English
- Latin
Preferred Citation
Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. 22422, page 1].
Shelfmark:
MS. 22422
Collection ID (for staff)
CMD ID 22422
Abstract
Neil Ker's copy of his publication, Medieval Manuscripts in British Libraries. I. London.
Biographical / Historical
Neil Ripley Ker (1908-1982) was Reader in Palaeography at the University of Oxford. For further details see the Oxford Dictionary of National Biography.
Custodial History
The book was given by Ker to his literary executor, Professor Andrew Watson (1924-2017), who gave it to Professor Richard Sharpe (1954-2020).
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated to the Bodleian by the executors of Professor Richard Sharpe in 2023.
Bibliography
- Title
- Catalogue of Neil Ker's copy of his publication, Medieval Manuscripts in British Libraries. I. London
- Status
- Published
- Author
- Lucy McCann
- Date
- 2023
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Edition statement
- First edition.
Repository Details
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