The 'Merton' MS. of sermons, copied almost entirely in one hand
MS. Eng. th. c. 71
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
The 'Merton' MS. of sermons, copied almost entirely in one hand
Shelfmark
MS. Eng. th. c. 71
Summary
The 'Merton' MS. of sermons, copied almost entirely in one hand, containing:
(fols. 1-52) various sermons and copies of related documents, temp. James I;
(fols. 53-171) sixteen sermons by Donne.
Date
Early 17th century
Language
English
Physical facet
Contemporary calf upper cover, large gilt-tooled central lozenge incorporating the initials 'H. F.', laid down on modern calf binding
Physical extent
178 Leaves
Custodial history
Owned by H. F., 17th cent.; inscribed inside the upper cover 'Mr. Collyer 3 Bouverie St. Fleet St.', the address of J. P. Collier, 1818-21.
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Collection contents
The 'Merton' and 'Dowden' Manuscripts relating to John Donne
The 'Merton' MS. of sermons, copied almost entirely in one hand
