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Commonplace book of Thomas Elston

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MS. Eng. th. f. 68
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Commonplace book of Thomas Elston, containing: (pp. 1-59) commentary on the first three Gospels; (pp. 61-382) extracts, mainly from the Bible, with comments, arranged under subject headings, the longest (pp. 221-66) on 'Prayer, its perfect pattern'.

382 pages.

Dates

  • Creation: 1675

Extent

382 pages

Language of Materials

  • English

Preferred Citation

Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. Eng. th. f. 68, pp. 1-2].

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Shelfmark:

MS. Eng. th. f. 68

Collection ID (for staff)

CMD ID 16415

Abstract

Commonplace book of Thomas Elston, 1675.

Biographical / Historical

Biographical details unknown.

Custodial History

Owned by 'Mr. Jos. Elston of Elland', 1748 (p. 93).

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Bought from R. & J. Balding, 1975.

Physical Facet

remains of clasps

Title
Commonplace book of Thomas Elston
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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