John Brand's copy of Observations on popular antiquities (Newcastle-upon-Tyne, 1777)
John Brand's own copy of his Observations on popular antiquities (Newcastle-upon-Tyne, 1777), interleaved with many additional notes and extracts, some derived from Francis Douce (see SC 39384). Many of the additions were incorporated in the 1813 edition by Sir Henry Ellis.
Dates
- Creation: 1777
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. 242, fols. 1-2].
Full range of shelfmarks:
MSS. Eng. misc. e. 242-243
Collection ID (for staff)
CMD ID 12814
Abstract
John Brand's copy of Observations on popular antiquities (Newcastle-upon-Tyne, 1777)
Biographical / Historical
John Brand (1744-1806) was an antiquary and historian. Details are given in the Dictionary of National Biography.
Other Finding Aids
M. Clapinson and T.D. Rogers, Summary Catalogue of Post-Medieval Western Manuscripts in the Bodleian Library Oxford. Acquisitions 1916-1975. (Oxford, 1991), vol. I, nos. 45760-45761.
Custodial History
Bookplate of John Brand; W. Stewart, 8 Feb. 1808 (Bibliotheca Brandiana, part II), probably part of lot 4064.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The volumes were bought from George Sexton of Brighton in 1941.
Topical
Subject
- Title
- John Brand's copy of Observations on popular antiquities (Newcastle-upon-Tyne, 1777)
- 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
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