A transcript of Elias Ashmole's Memoirs
A transcript of Elias Ashmole's Memoirs contained in MS. Ashm. 1136, foll. 2-98, 111a with the first two leaves lost. It begins (before 1633) 'an Affection towards me': ends Oct. 9, 1687.
(fols. 45-end) are blank.
This appears to be a copy made for the edition of the Diary published in 1717 by Charles Burman.
Dates
- Creation: written early in the 18th century
Extent
80 Leaves
Language of Materials
- English
Preferred Citation
Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. Add. A. 211, fols. 1-2]
Shelfmark:
MS. Add. A. 211
Collection ID (for staff)
CMD ID 18891
Abstract
A transcript of Elias Ashmole's Memoirs, written early in the 18th century.
Biographical / Historical
Charles Burman (fl. 1717).
Elias Ashmole (1617–1692) was an astrologer and antiquary.
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. 29225.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Bought on April 8, 1882, from mr. W. Butt of Axmouth for 5s.
Physical Facet
On paper
Dimensions
8 5/8 × 6 3/4 in.
Topical
Subject
- Title
- A transcript of Elias Ashmole's Memoirs
- Status
- Published
- Date
- EAD version 2020 by Pauline Soum-Paris
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
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