Papers relating to the Smith family
MS. Rawl. B. 87
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
Papers relating to the Smith family
Shelfmark
MS. Rawl. B. 87
Summary
On two fly-leaves at the beginning is scribbled:
"A catalouge of Mr. Smith's bookes," commencing with Hammond's Practical Catechism, and ending thus, "58. A great book in parchment dobled. / 9 other great books in folio. / A book of heraldry."
On the reverse of the second fly-leaf is the following note: "Read over this book, (lent me by Thomas Rawlinson, esq) in Oct. 23, 1720, and then extracted some things from it. Tho. Hearne." These extracts are to be found in vol. xc. of Hearne's MS. Diary, in the Bodleian library, pp. 92–101.
Date
early 17th century
Language
English
Physical facet
On vellum, in quarto
Physical extent
18 Leaves
Custodial history
Owned by Thomas Rawlinson.
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Collection contents
Rawlinson B: English History
Papers relating to the Smith family
