[John Donne] 'Meditation upon a Good Friday, ryding from London towards Exceter, westward' n.d. Manuscript copy of the poem in the hand of Nathaniel Rich, probably written c.1613-c.1617, with letter, draft letter, and antiquarian note in Rich's hand, all undated [c.1613-c.1625]
MS. Don. c. 231
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
[John Donne] 'Meditation upon a Good Friday, ryding from London towards Exceter, westward' n.d. Manuscript copy of the poem in the hand of Nathaniel Rich, probably written c.1613-c.1617, with letter, draft letter, and antiquarian note in Rich's hand, all undated [c.1613-c.1625]
Shelfmark
MS. Don. c. 231
Summary
[John Donne] 'Meditation upon a Good Friday, ryding from London towards Exceter, westward' n.d. Manuscript copy of the poem in the hand of Nathaniel Rich, probably written c.1613-c.1617, with letter, draft letter, and antiquarian note in Rich's hand, all undated.
Date
c.1613-c.1625
Language
English
Physical extent
6 Leaves
Custodial history
Probably came into the hands of Nathaniel Rich's executor, Edward Montagu, Viscount Mandeville and later 2nd Earl of Manchester (1602-1671), thence by descent within the Montagu family, Earls and later Dukes of Manchester. Purchased by Robert S. Pirie from Bernard Quaritch, 1985.
Acquisition
Purchased from the Sotheby's auction Property From The Collection of Robert S Pirie Volumes I & II: Books and Manuscripts 2-4 December 2015, Lot 311
Subject
Poetry -- 17th century
17th century
