Old English and other linguistic papers of Humphrey Wanley
MS. Eng. bibl. c. 3
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
Old English and other linguistic papers of Humphrey Wanley
Shelfmark
MS. Eng. bibl. c. 3
Summary
Old English and other linguistic papers of Humphrey Wanley
Date
Written in the first quarter of the 18th century by H. Wanley
Language
Middle English (1100-1500)
Physical facet
On paper, bound in red calf with Sir T. Phillipps' crest, 'Bretterton ligavit, [May] 1848', at Middlehill
Physical extent
198 pages
Custodial history
Probably acquired by sir Thomas Phillipps in 1868: no. 21876 in his library.
Acquisition
Lot 23 in the Phillipps sale of Apr.-May, 1903, when it was bought by the Bodleian.
Subject
Language and languages -- Grammars
18th century
English literature
