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'Apte and fit similes taken out of learned mens sermons in Oxford 1590: begin the xxiith of Aprill', possibly by Robert Cawdray

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MS. Eng. e. 3400
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Includes quotations from

  1. (fol. 5r) Henry Robinson
  2. (fol. 5r) Edward Hutchins
  3. (fol. 6) William Tyndale, The Practice of Prelates (Cambridge, 1849)
  4. (fol. 6v) Thomas Dorman, A Request to Mr Jewel that he keeps his promise... (1567)
  5. (fols. 7-10) Leonard Wright, A Summons for Sleepers (1589)
  6. (fols. 11v-12r) Adam Hill

Dates

  • Creation: 1590

Extent

18 Leaves

Language of Materials

  • English

Preferred Citation

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Shelfmark:

MS. Eng. e. 3400

Collection ID (for staff)

CMD ID 15011

Abstract

'Apte and fit similes taken out of learned mens sermons in Oxford 1590: begin the xxiith of Aprill', possibly by Robert Cawdray

Biographical / Historical

Robert Cawdray (fl 1600) author of 'A Treasurie or Store-house of Similies'.

Custodial History

Bookplate inside front cover, 'Ex Libris J.W.M. Vyse'.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Bought from Andrew Stewart, 2002.

Physical Facet

Binding: half red calf, black cloth boards

Title
'Apte and fit similes taken out of learned mens sermons in Oxford 1590: begin the xxiith of Aprill', possibly by Robert Cawdray
Status
Published
Date
EAD version 2018
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository

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