Two sets of part-books, listed in 1682 as 'Dr. Gibbons'
MS. Mus. Sch. d. 231
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
Two sets of part-books, listed in 1682 as 'Dr. Gibbons'
Shelfmark
MS. Mus. Sch. d. 231
Summary
Two sets of part-books bound together, listed in 1682 as 'Dr. [Christopher] Gibbons'.
Date
[1663]
Language
English
Physical facet
Seven part-books and an extra bifolium, all now bound in one volume, iii + 60 leaves. Each part is a quire of 4 leaves within end-papers and a marbled paper cover. Watermark: Bend and lily, not in Heawood. Ruling: 10 staves of five lines, black margins at both edges. Fols. 54-55 are an upright folio bifolium; watermark Fool's cap, [resembling no. 364 in W.A. Churchill, Watermarks in paper in Holland, England, France (Amsterdam, 1935)]; ruling 12 staves of five lines, margins at both edges. Inscribed by Edward Lowe on the cover of each '22th 7 Bookes'.
Physical extent
1 volume
Custodial history
This item is part of the Music School collection of printed and manuscript music, which was originally bequeathed to the University of Oxford by William Heather (c 1563-1627), and gradually added to until the end of the 18th century. The present manuscript was once owned by Edward Lowe.
Acquisition
The collection was transferred to the Bodleian in 1885.
Subject
Suites (Viols (2), continuo)
Music
Music -- Manuscripts -- 17th century
Vocal trios with continuo
17th century
