'New Bookes for vocall'
MSS. Mus. Sch. c. 20-23
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
'New Bookes for vocall'
Shelfmark
MSS. Mus. Sch. c. 20-23
Summary
'New Bookes for vocall'. Eight 3-part motets copied by E. Lowe, [1680].
Date
[1680]
Language
Latin
English
Physical facet
i: 82 leaves, paginated 1-23, fols. 29-end blank; ii: 46 leaves, paginated 1-21, fols. 16-end blank; iii: 28 leaves, paginated 1-17, fols. 13-end blank; iv: 32 leaves, paginated 1-11, fols. 9-end blank. Watermarks Fleur de Lys, countermarks IHS and PSAB. Ruling, 12 5-lined staves, red marginal ruling. Originally stitched within blue paper covers.
Physical extent
1 box
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
Music
Music -- Manuscripts -- 17th century
Choruses, Sacred (Mixed voices, 3 parts) with continuo
Motets
17th century
