A book inscribed on the cover 'Divisions for the Bass Violl, Decemb. 3d. Anno Domini 1687'
MS. Mus. Sch. c. 61 (Former reference: Music School B. 6. 39)
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
A book inscribed on the cover 'Divisions for the Bass Violl, Decemb. 3d. Anno Domini 1687'
Shelfmark
MS. Mus. Sch. c. 61 (Former reference: Music School B. 6. 39)
Summary
Divisions, sonatas and musical examples used for teaching, written in score by Francis Withy, 1688-1697.
Date
1688-1697
Language
English
Latin
Physical facet
ii + 90 pages. Formerly 4 quires of 12 plus end papers. Watermark, Fools' Cap, somewhat resembling Heawood 2002, countermark P T; two sheets have coat of Arms resembling Heawood 350, initials GG. Ruling uniform, 12 staves to a page with red marginal ruling at both edges. White vellum binding.
Physical extent
92 pages
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 item is inscribed to Francis Withy: 'The gift his loving Scholler Hen[ry] Knight A:B: è Coll. Wadh. [Wadham College] A:D: 1687 Decemb[er] 4th. Nat. Octob[er] 24th 1662' (p. i). Inscribed 'A. Bassoon' on p. ii. 'Mr. Tho. Mace's book, 1676' inside back cover. Various other inscriptions from the 1690s on back flyleaf.
Acquisition
The collection was transferred to the Bodleian in 1885.
Subject
Music
Viol music (Viols (2))
17th century
Viol music
Sonatas
Viol and continuo music
Variations
Music -- Manuscripts -- 17th century
