Commonplace book
MS. Eng. misc. e. 260
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
Commonplace book
Shelfmark
MS. Eng. misc. e. 260
Summary
Commonplace book, begun in 1712, containing many character sketches of friends and acquaintances, and (fols. 43v-7, 49-50, 53) a fragment of autobiography.
Date
Begun in 1712
Language
English
Physical facet
Vellum binding
Physical extent
119 Leaves
Acquisition
Bought, F. H. Marcham and Co., cat. 2 (1948), 194.
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Collection contents
Antiquarian collections
Commonplace book
