'A translation in English Verse of the Latin Epitaph wrote by Lord Hervey on the death of Queen Caroline...'
'A translation in English Verse of the Latin Epitaph wrote by Lord Hervey on the death of Queen Caroline, who dyed the 20th Day of November, 1737 ... J. W. M. scripsi 1769', calligraphically ornamented. The prose dedication to the king is by the translator Henry Aston.
Dates
- Creation: written in A.D. 1769 by J. W. M.
Extent
10 Leaves
Language of Materials
- English
Preferred Citation
Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. Add. A. 190, fols. 1-2]
Shelfmark:
MS. Add. A. 190
Collection ID (for staff)
CMD ID 18832
Abstract
'A translation in English Verse of the Latin Epitaph wrote by Lord Hervey on the death of Queen Caroline...', written in A.D. 1769 by J. W. M.
Biographical / Historical
John Hervey, second Baron Hervey of Ickworth (1696-1743) was a courtier and writer.
Other Finding Aids
Falconer Madan, et al., A summary catalogue of western manuscripts in the Bodleian Library at Oxford which have not hitherto been catalogued in the Quarto series (7 vols. in 8 [vol. II in 2 parts], Oxford, 1895-1953; reprinted, with corrections in vols. I and VII, Munich, 1980), vol. V, no. 29159.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Bought from mr. W. H. Allnutt on Feb. 5, 1879, for 5s.
Physical Facet
On paper; binding, red morocco with gold ornament (18th century)
Dimensions
9 3/8 × 7 1/2 in.
Topical
- Title
- 'A translation in English Verse of the Latin Epitaph wrote by Lord Hervey on the death of Queen Caroline...'
- Status
- Published
- Date
- EAD version 2020 by Pauline Soum-Paris
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
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