Commonplace book of references and extracts chiefly relating to odd customs and ceremonies, classical and English
MS. Douce 317
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
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Title
Commonplace book of references and extracts chiefly relating to odd customs and ceremonies, classical and English
Shelfmark
MS. Douce 317
Summary
By dr. 'J[ohn] Taylor' of St. John's College, Cambridge (d. 1766). The lettering on the binding ascribes the book to bp. Kennett, but dr. Gaisford testifies in a pencil note that the handwriting is Taylor's.
Date
written in about the middle of the 18th cent. by J. Taylor
Language
English
Latin
Physical facet
On paper
Physical extent
185 Leaves
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Collection contents
Commonplace book of references and extracts chiefly relating to odd customs and ceremonies, classical and English
