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School notebook, early 17th cent., containing extracts from classical authors

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MS. Eng. misc. f. 87
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School notebook, early 17th cent., containing extracts from classical authors, with English translations, religious and moral sentences and prayers, and (fols. 14-41) mnemonics from William Lily's Grammar.

Dates

  • Creation: Early 17th century

Extent

214 Leaves

Language of Materials

  • English

Preferred Citation

Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. Eng. misc. f. 87, fols. 1-2]

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Shelfmark:

MS. Eng. misc. f. 87

Collection ID (for staff)

CMD ID 7247

Abstract

School notebook, early 17th cent., containing extracts from classical authors

Biographical / Historical

William Lily (c. 1468-1522/3) was a grammarian and schoolmaster.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Bought, P. J. Dobell, cat. 101 (1948), 159.

Physical Facet

Calf wallet binding, rebacked

Title
School notebook, early 17th cent., containing extracts from classical authors
Status
Published
Date
EAD version 2019 by Alice Whichelow
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository

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