Notes of antiquarian journeys, mainly between London and Poole
Single Item
MS. Top. gen. e. 58
Notes of antiquarian journeys, mainly between London and Poole, made by Joseph Ames the bibliographer in 1747-55, with numerous sketches by him. The places noticed are, for the most part, in Dorset, Hampshire and Wiltshire.
Dates
- Written in 1747-1755 by Joseph Ames
Extent
49 Leaves
Language of Materials
- English
Preferred Citation
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Shelfmark:
MS. Top. gen. e. 58
Collection ID (for staff)
CMD ID 19802
Abstract
Notes of antiquarian journeys, mainly between London and Poole
Biographical / Historical
Joseph Ames (1689-1759) was a bibliographer and 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. 36923
Custodial History
Acquired by sir Thomas Phillipps 'ex bibliotheca incerta and was MS. 13194 in his library. Lot 8 in the Phillipps sale, June 10, 1896.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Bought from P. M. Barnard, bookseller, Tunbridge Wells (catal. 104, art. 6), Sept. 20, 1915.
Physical Facet
On paper
Dimensions
8 3/4 × 6 7/8 in.
- Title
- Notes of antiquarian journeys, mainly between London and Poole
- Status
- Published
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
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