Anthems by William Croft, some holograph, some copied by his amanuensis James Kent
MS. Don. c. 19
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
Anthems by William Croft, some holograph, some copied by his amanuensis James Kent
Shelfmark
MS. Don. c. 19
Summary
Anthems by William Croft, some holograph, some copied by his amanuensis James Kent
Date
Early 18th century
Language
English
Physical facet
Bound by Maltby of Oxford in half brown morocco
Physical extent
61 Leaves
Custodial history
Owned by Samuel Arnold, 23 June 1796; Joseph Corfe; William Alexander Barrett, 1876; F. Joyce Barrett, 1891; Hodgson's, 26 June 1925 (Barrett sale), lot 416.
Acquisition
Given by Ralph Griffin through the Friends of the Bodleian, 1929. See F.O.B. Annual Report VIII, 1932-3, p.14.
Subject
Composers, English
Accounts
18th century
Music
Vocal music
