Draft by George Ballard of the preface to his transcript of the Old English version of Orosius, 'History of the world from the creation to A.D. 416'
Single Item
MS. Eng. misc. e. 232
Draft by George Ballard of the preface to his transcript of the Old English version of Orosius, 'History of the world from the creation to A.D. 416.' The transcript, dated 1751, with a preface 'shewing the use and advantages of Anglo-Saxon literature' is no. 64 in A catalogue of the manuscripts in the library of the Society of Antiquaries of London (London, 1816).
Dates
- 1751
Extent
46 pages
Language of Materials
- English
Preferred Citation
Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. Eng. misc. e. 232, fols. 1-2]
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Shelfmark:
MS. Eng. misc. e. 232
Collection ID (for staff)
CMD ID 17639
Abstract
Draft by George Ballard of the preface to his transcript of the Old English version of Orosius, 'History of the world from the creation to A.D. 416'
Biographical / Historical
George Ballard (1705-1755) was an antiquary.
Other Finding Aids
Custodial History
Owned by Brian Hill of Weston Cottage, 19th century.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Bought, Francis Norman, cat. 11 (1939), 29.
Physical Facet
Calf, gilt
- Title
- Draft by George Ballard of the preface to his transcript of the Old English version of Orosius, 'History of the world from the creation to A.D. 416'
- 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
Contact:
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Weston Library
Broad Street
Oxford OX1 3BG United Kingdom
specialcollections.enquiries@bodleian.ox.ac.uk