Three thin volumes of bp. Thomas Tanner's literary papers, in his own handwriting.
Dates
- Creation: Written in about 1708-1730 (?) by T. Tanner
Extent
0.33 Linear metres (3 boxes)
Language of Materials
- Latin
Preferred Citation
Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. Tanner 469*, fols. 1-2].
Full range of shelfmarks:
MSS. Tanner 469*, 472, 473
Collection ID (for staff)
CMD ID 19872
Abstract
Three thin volumes of Bishop Thomas Tanner's literary papers
Biographical / Historical
Thomas Tanner (1674-1735) was bishop of St. Asaph 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, nos. 32580-32582.
Custodial History
These three volumes were Fairfax MSS. from Leeds Castle, acquired by sir Thomas Phillipps in 1831: nos. 10425, 10426, 10429 in his library.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Bought at the Phillipps sale, June 8, 1898 (lots 496-8).
Dimensions
13 1/4 × 8 5/8 in.
- Title
- Three thin volumes of Bishop Thomas Tanner's literary papers
- Status
- Published
- Author
- EAD version 2020 by Alice Whichelow
- Date
- EAD version 2020
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository
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