Volume compiled by John Mitford relating to William Beckford
MS. Eng. misc. d. 1459
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
Volume compiled by John Mitford relating to William Beckford
Shelfmark
MS. Eng. misc. d. 1459
Summary
Volume compiled by John Mitford relating to William Beckford
Date
1843-1844
Language
English
Physical facet
Bound by C. Murton in gilt- and blind-ruled speckled calf, gilt spine.
Physical extent
76 Leaves
Custodial history
Owned by John Mitford, 1844 (signature, and notes by him, fol. 4); inscribed (fol. 1v) 'Gave = 2. 3./. at Mitford’s sale, 24th April 1860' â€" Leigh, Sotheby & Wilkinson, lot 195; bought by 'Murton, Stratford Place, Camden Town'.
Acquisition
Purchased Christie's, 22 June 1988, lot 94.
Subject
English literature -- 19th century
19th century
