The original MS. of George Ballard's Memoirs of several Ladies of Great Britain who have been celebrated for their writings or learning (printed first in 1752)
MS. Ballard 74
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
The original MS. of George Ballard's Memoirs of several Ladies of Great Britain who have been celebrated for their writings or learning (printed first in 1752)
Shelfmark
MS. Ballard 74
Summary
The original MS. of George Ballard's Memoirs of several Ladies of Great Britain who have been celebrated for their writings or learning (printed first in 1752)
Date
Written in the middle of the 18th century by G. Ballard
Language
English
Physical facet
On paper
Physical extent
336 Leaves
Custodial history
With the modern bookplate and crest of the Cosens family.
Acquisition
Purchased, 1890, from John Galwey, bookseller.
Subject
Women
18th century
Manuscripts
Antiquarians
