A note-book of William Herbert Wray Bliss
A note-book of William Herbert Wray Bliss, formerly an assistant in the Bodleian, including (1) some extracts from, and notes of, Bodleian MSS., fols. 1-19, 131, (2) English verses by W. H. Bliss, some dated 1883-88, fols. 65-93, and the like.
(fols. 20-64, 94-108 are blank)
Dates
- Creation: Written about A.D. 1876-1890 by W. H. Bliss
Extent
132 Leaves
Language of Materials
- Italian
- English
Preferred Citation
Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. Eng. misc. d. 43, fols. 1-2]
Shelfmark:
MS. Eng. misc. d. 43
Collection ID (for staff)
CMD ID 19646
Abstract
A note-book of William Herbert Wray Bliss
Biographical / Historical
William Herbert Wray Bliss (fl. 1976-1890) was an assistant in the Bodleian.
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. 34464
Immediate Source of Acquisition
'To be at the disposal of Frederick Scott Mangles ... for publication, and then sent to the Librarian, Bodleian Library, Oxford, from W. Bliss, April 6, 1890.' At fol. i is a letter from Digby L. F. Koe, March 12, 1909, forwarding the book to the Bodleian.
Physical Facet
On paper
Dimensions
9 1/8 × 7 1/2 in.
- Title
- A note-book of William Herbert Wray Bliss
- 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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