'17th century. Welsh poems by various authors, said to be in the autograph of Lewis Dwnn. Second half of the MS., 18th century. Astrological wheels & tables (partly in English). A brief Chronicle from Brutus to Cadwaladr. The Welsh descent of Cromwell. The eight parts of speech by James David, 1669.'
Dates
- Written in the 17th and 18th century
Extent
114 Leaves
Language of Materials
- Welsh
Preferred Citation
Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. Welsh e. 4, fols. 1-2]
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Shelfmark:
MS. Welsh e. 4
Collection ID (for staff)
CMD ID 19092
Abstract
'17th century. Welsh poems by various authors...'
Biographical / Historical
Biographical details unknown.
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. 31435
Immediate Source of Acquisition
'Bought Dec. 1891 from a descendant of the rev. David Richards to whom the collection belonged. This volume was owned by 'Dafydd Rhisiart, 1755.'
Physical Facet
On paper
Dimensions
8 1/8 × 6 1/8 in.
- Title
- '17th century. Welsh poems by various authors...'
- 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
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