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Collection of moral and political apophthegms in Latin and other languages

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MS. Lat. misc. d. 46
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Collection of moral and political apophthegms in Latin and other languages, compiled by Abel d'Allonne, secretary to William III, late 17th century, written in a script imitating Roman type.

Dates

  • Creation: late 17th century

Extent

292 pages

Language of Materials

  • Latin

Preferred Citation

Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. Lat. misc. d. 46, pp. 1-2].

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Shelfmark:

MS. Lat. misc. d. 46

Collection ID (for staff)

CMD ID 16850

Abstract

Collection of moral and political apophthegms in Latin and other languages, compiled by Abel d'Allonne.

Biographical / Historical

Abel Tassin d'Allonne (1646-1723) was secretary to William III.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Bought from E. Williams of Hove, 1917.

Physical Facet

19th-century calf, lettered 'D'Allonne receuil de maximes' on spine

Title
Collection of moral and political apophthegms in Latin and other languages
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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