Catalogue of a library believed to be that of Browne Willis
'Catalogus Librorum', a catalogue of a library believed to be that of Browne Willis the antiquary, when living at Whaddon hall, in Buckinghamshire. On fol. 87 are a few medical recipes, etc.
(fols. 13-86) are blank
Dates
- Creation: written about A.D. 1710-1720
Extent
87 Leaves
Language of Materials
- English
- Latin
Preferred Citation
Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. Eng. misc. c. 2, fols. 1-2]
Shelfmark:
MS. Eng. misc. c. 2
Collection ID (for staff)
CMD ID 20150
Abstract
Catalogue of a library believed to be that of Browne Willis, written about A.D. 1710-1720.
Biographical / Historical
Browne Willis (1682–1760) 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. V, no. 29784.
Custodial History
Bought from W. Selby Lowndes, esq., of Whaddon, by mr. W. H. Gee.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Given to the Library by mr. W. H. Gee on Jan. 18, 1888.
Physical Facet
On paper
Dimensions
12 3/4 × 8 1/4 in.
Subject
- Title
- Catalogue of a library believed to be that of Browne Willis
- Status
- Published
- Date
- EAD version 2020 by Pauline Soum-Paris
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository
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