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John Earle, Microcosmography, edited by Philip Bliss

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John Earle, Microcosmography, edited by Philip Bliss (London, 1811), extensively annotated by Bliss.

Dates

  • Creation: 1811

Extent

0.10 Linear metres (2 boxes)

Language of Materials

  • English

Preferred Citation

Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MSS. Eng. misc. e. 112, fols. 1-2].

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MSS. Eng. misc. e. 112-113

Collection ID (for staff)

CMD ID 12800

Abstract

John Earle, Microcosmography, edited by Philip Bliss

Biographical / Historical

Dr. Philip Bliss (1787-1857) was an antiquary and editor. He was on the staff of the Bodleian Library from 1808 to about 1813, and 1822-1828. He was Registrar of the University of Oxford (1824-1853), Keeper of the Archives (1826-1857), and Principal of St. Mary Hall (from 1848 until his death in 1857). Further details are given in the Dictionary of National Biography.

Custodial History

Sotheby's, 9 Aug. 1858 (Philip Bliss sale, second portion), lots 2643-4.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The volumes were bought from the executors of John Griffiths in 1886 and transferred from the Department of Printed Books in 1921.

Title
John Earle, Microcosmography, edited by Philip Bliss
Status
Published
Author
Collection Level Description by Emily Tarrant; EAD version 2019 by Alice Whichelow
Date
EAD version 2019
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository

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