Poem by Georges de la Motthe to Elizabeth I
MS. Fr. e. 1
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
Poem by Georges de la Motthe to Elizabeth I
Shelfmark
MS. Fr. e. 1
Summary
'Hymne a tres-haute ... Princesse Elizabeth Royne d'Angleterre'
Date
1586
Language
French
Physical facet
On paper, with miniatures, illuminated borders, etc.; binding, brown leather inlaid with various coloured moroccos and with gold ornament, and two central bosses of crystal 'églomisé'
Physical extent
21 Leaves
Custodial history
Manuscript 1055 acquired by the Bodleian Library
Acquisition
'Ex dono ... Johannis Cope Armigeri, Equitis Aurati, Baronetti filii natu maximi, Olim Reginensis Oxon. Almæ Matris ergô, 4° Cal. Jan. 1626'.
Subject
Poetry
Literature
French literature
16th century
