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'Miscentur seria iocis, 1647'

 Single Item
MS. Don. d. 58
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'Miscentur seria iocis, 1647', a collection of:

  1. Fols. 1-13. elegies
  2. Fols. 15-19. epitaphs
  3. Fols. 21-30. songs
  4. Fols. 31-40. epigrams
  5. Fols. 41-61. satires and 'poems of diuers subjects'

Most of the pieces had a wide circulation in manuscript and are also to be found printed in contemporary miscellanies, including song books, Wits 'recreations' (London, 1640) and Parnassus biceps (London, 1656). Authors and subjects suggest a connection with Oxford, and in particular with Christ Church. Verse in Crum.

Dates

  • Creation: 1647

Extent

65 Leaves

Language of Materials

  • English

Preferred Citation

Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. Don. d. 58, fols. 1-2]

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Shelfmark:

MS. Don. d. 58

Collection ID (for staff)

CMD ID 16936

Abstract

'Miscentur seria iocis, 1647'

Biographical / Historical

Biographical details unknown.

Custodial History

Owned by Cecil Brent, FSA; Sotheby's, 13 Nov. 1916 (Algernon Brent sale), lot 1034.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Bought from P. J. and A. E. Dobell and given by the Friends of the Bodleian, 1938.

Physical Facet

Vellum wrappers

Title
'Miscentur seria iocis, 1647'
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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