The History and Antiquities of the University of Oxford
MS. Wood F. 38
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
The History and Antiquities of the University of Oxford
Shelfmark
MS. Wood F. 38
Summary
The History and Antiquities of the University of Oxford,chiefly written in about A.D. 1675 by A. Wood.
Date
chiefly written in about A.D. 1675 by A. Wood
Language
English
Physical facet
On paper, imperfect at beginning
Physical extent
472 Leaves
Custodial history
This MS. was sold at Burford in 1797 or 1798 to mr. Joseph Parker, who sold it to Mr. Barré C. Roberts in about 1805-1807 (letter from J. Parker, July 4, 1827, at fol. 3). At his death it passed to his father Edw. Walpole Roberts, and was lot 904 in the sale of his books in London on March 20, 1828.
Acquisition
Bought Mar 1828.
Subject
17th century
Local history
Antiquities
