Collection of poems, including political satires, topical verse, epigrams and groups of poems
MS. Eng. poet. c. 50
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
Collection of poems, including political satires, topical verse, epigrams and groups of poems
Shelfmark
MS. Eng. poet. c. 50
Summary
Collection of poems, including political satires, topical verse, epigrams and groups of poems
Date
c. 17th century
Language
English
Physical facet
Calf, rebacked, remains of clasps, gilt-stamped 'PD' on upper and lower covers
Physical extent
135 Leaves
Custodial history
Owned by Peter Daniell (signature, fol. ii), 17th cent.; owned by 'A. B.', who gave it to Thomas Percy, 1780 (fol. vi); Sotheby's, 29 April 1884 (Percy sale), lot 1.
Acquisition
Bought from Quaritch, 1957.
Subject
Poetry, English
17th century
Literature
