Essays
MS. Eng. misc. d. 454
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
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Title
Essays
Shelfmark
MS. Eng. misc. d. 454
Summary
Essays on:
(fols. 5-33) the lotus plant, 1756
(fols. 34-5) Medgeley's Fold, Salop., 1754
(fols. 36-41) Ras Sem, 1751
(fols. 42-51) the sepulchral pyramid of Nimrod, 1761
(fols. 52-61) the table of Isis, 1761
(fols. 62-4) a Roman lamp, 1731
(fols. 65-79) the embalming of mummies, 1764
(fols. 80-5) zoophytes, 1761
fols. 87-96) the foundation of Constantinople, n.d.; with (fols. 1-4) poem entitled 'The Druid', 1758.
Date
1731-1764
Language
English
Physical facet
Bound by J. and E. Bumpus in half red morocco
Physical extent
98 Leaves
Custodial history
Keiller MS. 50.
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Essays
