Songs and Odes, all except one by Henry Purcell, words and music
MS. Mus. c. 28
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
Songs and Odes, all except one by Henry Purcell, words and music
Shelfmark
MS. Mus. c. 28
Summary
Songs and Odes, all except one by Henry Purcell, words and music, written in the 17th century, partly by H. Purcell.
Date
written in the 17th century, partly by H. Purcell (?)
Language
English
Physical facet
On paper
Physical extent
126 Leaves
Custodial history
Purchased at the (dr. Samuel) Arnold sale, May 24, 1803, by W. Russell for £2 2s. (?); owned by 'James Pears.'
Acquisition
Bought at a sale at messrs. Puttick's on Dec. 22, 1869 (lot 613) for £7 10s.
Subject
Music
17th century
Odes
18th century
