Notes of antiquarian journeys, mainly between London and Poole
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
- Creation: Written in 1747-1755 by Joseph Ames
Extent
49 Leaves
Language of Materials
- English
Preferred Citation
Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. Top. gen. e. 58, fols. 1-2]
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.
Subject
- 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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