The original MS. of George Ballard's Memoirs of several Ladies of Great Britain who have been celebrated for their writings or learning (printed first in 1752)
The original MS. of George Ballard's Memoirs of several Ladies of Great Britain who have been celebrated for their writings or learning (printed first in 1752), with some additions. See vol. iii, p. 160.
Dates
- Creation: Written in the middle of the 18th century by G. Ballard
Extent
336 Leaves
Language of Materials
- English
Preferred Citation
Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. Ballard 74, fols. 1-2]
Shelfmark:
MS. Ballard 74
Collection ID (for staff)
CMD ID 18921
Abstract
The original MS. of George Ballard's Memoirs of several Ladies of Great Britain who have been celebrated for their writings or learning (printed first in 1752)
Biographical / Historical
George Ballard (1705-1755) was an 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. VI, no. 31010
Custodial History
With the modern bookplate and crest of the Cosens family.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Purchased, 1890, from John Galwey, bookseller.
Physical Facet
On paper
Dimensions
10 1/2 × 8 in.
Topical
Subject
- Title
- The original MS. of George Ballard's Memoirs of several Ladies of Great Britain who have been celebrated for their writings or learning (printed first in 1752)
- Status
- Published
- Date
- EAD version 2020 by Alice Whichelow
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository
Weston Library
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Oxford OX1 3BG United Kingdom
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