A printed copy of the first edition of Wood's Athenæ Oxonienses (Lond., 1691-1692, folio, 2 vols.), with notes.
Dates
- Creation: 1691-1692
Extent
0.22 Linear metres (2 boxes)
Language of Materials
- English
Preferred Citation
Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MSS. Top. Oxon. b. 10, fols. 1-2].
Full range of shelfmarks:
MSS. Top. Oxon. b. 10-11
Collection ID (for staff)
CMD ID 20584
Abstract
A printed copy of the first edition of Wood's Athenae Oxonienses, 1691-1692.
Biographical / Historical
Anthony Wood (1632–1695) was an antiquary.
John Gadbury (1627–1704) was an astrologer.
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, nos. 30766-30767.
Custodial History
The volumes were given by Gadbury to Robert Newman on July 1, 1691, and were subsequently owned by George Wakeman (armorial bookplate, 18th century) and 'Colvill Bridger' (19th century).
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Acquisition details unknown.
Subject
- Title
- A printed copy of the first edition of Wood's Athenae Oxonienses
- Status
- Published
- Author
- EAD version 2020 by Pauline Soum-Paris
- Date
- EAD version 2020
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
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