'Little Consort' by Christpher Simpson
MS. Mus. Sch. e. 430 (Former reference: Lowe's no. 20; Music School B. 4. 35)
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
'Little Consort' by Christpher Simpson
Shelfmark
MS. Mus. Sch. e. 430 (Former reference: Lowe's no. 20; Music School B. 4. 35)
Summary
'Mr. Sympson's little Consort: Prickt and given mee by Mr. Francis Withye: 11 Jan. 1672/3'.
Date
[1672-1673]
Language
English
Physical facet
4 part-books now bound as one volume. 20, 20, 10 and 10 leaves, each quired in one gathering within a white paper cover. Watermark, Fleur de Lys, countermark, IA (i, iii-iv), IHS (ii). IA ruled with 6 5-lined staves, IHS with 6 6-lined staves, all with brown marginal ruling.
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. The present manuscript was once owned by Francis Withy.
Acquisition
The collection was transferred to the Bodleian in 1885.
Subject
17th century
Chamber music
Music
Music -- Manuscripts -- 17th century
