Miscellaneous papers relating to Percy's literary work
MS. Percy c. 4
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
From Bodleian Archives & Manuscripts
This is an extract only. For more information, see the catalogue record in Bodleian Archives & Manuscripts.
Bodleian Archives & Manuscripts contains descriptions of the Bodleian Libraries’ archival collections, including post-1500 manuscripts. Some manuscripts with records in other catalogues are also described here as part of a description of a larger archive. Learn more.
Title
Miscellaneous papers relating to Percy's literary work
Shelfmark
MS. Percy c. 4
Summary
Miscellaneous papers relating to Percy's literary work, including:
(fols. 1-9, 35-45) list of presentation copies of The hermit of Warkworth (London, 1771), with sketches, measurements and prints of the hermitage;
(fols. 61-101) manuscript copies of parts of Shakespeare's plays, late 18th century, intended to supply defects in a 17th-century folio edition, with notes;
(fols. 62-65) account by George Tollet of May day celebrations, sent to George Steevens, 1774;
(fols. 102-143) notes and transcripts, many from 'Dr. Harrington's MS.' (now known as 'The Arundel Harington manuscript').
Date
Late 18th century
Language
English
Physical extent
147 Leaves
View full record in Bodleian Archives & Manuscripts
Collection contents
Miscellaneous papers relating to Percy's literary work
