A copy of Christopher Simpson's Chelys, 2nd ed. (1667), with additional music in manuscript
MS. Mus. Sch. c. 71
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
A copy of Christopher Simpson's Chelys, 2nd ed. (1667), with additional music in manuscript
Shelfmark
MS. Mus. Sch. c. 71
Summary
A copy of Christopher Simpson's Chelys, 2nd ed. (1667), with additional music in manuscript, Mar 1672-Sep 1678, n.d.
Date
Mar 1672-Sep 1678, n.d.
Language
English
Physical facet
Pp. 79-176 are six quires of paper. Watermark, Fool's Cap resembling Heawood 2002. Pp. 137-138 are an inserted leaf of different paper, Fool's Cap, indistinct. Red marginal ruling. Staves were ruled as needed, presumably by William Noble, and vary from 10 to 16 to a page. Calf binding with blind fillets and ornaments.
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.
Acquisition
The collection was transferred to the Bodleian in 1885.
Subject
17th century
Variations (Viol)
Music
Variations (Viols)
Chamber music
Music -- Manuscripts -- 17th century
