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Theological commonplace book of William Gilbert, early 17th century subsequently used by Thomas Marwicke

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MS. Eng. th. c. 61
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Theological commonplace book of William Gilbert, with headings, a few entries and (pp. 919-957) index in his hand; subsequently used by Thomas Marwicke, Presbyterian, of Wye, Kent, who added: (pp. 8-383) precepts on the Christian life and faith arranged under headings which are listed on p. 917; (pp. 701-20) medical recipes, indexed on pp. 910-916.

974 pages.

Dates

  • Creation: Early 17th century

Extent

974 pages

Language of Materials

  • English

Preferred Citation

Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. Eng. th. c. 61, pp. 1-2].

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Shelfmark:

MS. Eng. th. c. 61

Collection ID (for staff)

CMD ID 7476

Abstract

Theological commonplace book of William Gilbert, early 17th century subsequently used by Thomas Marwicke.

Biographical / Historical

Biographical details unknown.

Custodial History

Owned by 'Guil. Gilbert' (signature, p. i), [William] Rathband, who gave it to Thomas Marwicke, 1675 (p. i), and Joseph Tucker, 1718 (p. iii).

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Bought, Howes Bookshop Ltd., item 587 in a catalogue of 1949.

Physical Facet

Reversed calf

Title
Theological commonplace book of William Gilbert, early 17th century subsequently used by Thomas Marwicke
Status
Published
Date
EAD version 2019 by Pauline Soum-Paris
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository

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