Francis Grose, A provincial glossary (2nd ed., London, 1790), interleaved, with many manuscript notes by James Curry
Francis Grose, A provincial glossary (2nd ed., London, 1790), interleaved, with many manuscript notes by James Curry.
Dates
- Creation: c. 1790
Extent
513 Leaves
Language of Materials
- English
Preferred Citation
Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. Eng. lang. e. 10, fols. 1-2].
Shelfmark:
MS. Eng. lang. e. 10
Collection ID (for staff)
CMD ID 16591
Abstract
Francis Grose, A provincial glossary (2nd ed., London, 1790), interleaved, with many manuscript notes by James Curry
Biographical / Historical
Francis Grose (1731-1791) was an English antiquary, draughtsman and lexicographer.
Other Finding Aids
Custodial History
Booklabel of 'Dr. Curry'; (fol. 4) 'This volume was purchased by J. B. Nichols, at the sale of Dr. Curry's books [Sotheby's, 27 March 1820, lot 1084], for £4. 10.0. and bought of him by me June 6th, 1832, with three MSS. of Pegge's Glossographical Collections for 10.10.0. F. Madden Brit. Musm.'; Sotheby's, 7 Aug. 1873 (Madden sale), lot 505.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Given by Joseph Wright, 1925.
Topical
Subject
- Title
- Francis Grose, A provincial glossary (2nd ed., London, 1790), interleaved, with many manuscript notes by James Curry
- Status
- Published
- Date
- EAD version 2019 by Alice Whichelow
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
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