Latin, Italian and English vocal music copied by Edward Lowe in a book bound for G. S. (initials on covers)
MS. Mus. Sch. c. 11
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
Latin, Italian and English vocal music copied by Edward Lowe in a book bound for G. S. (initials on covers)
Shelfmark
MS. Mus. Sch. c. 11
Summary
Latin, Italian and English vocal music copied by Edward Lowe in a book bound for G. S. (initials on covers) [Giovanni Sebenico?], 2nd half of the 17th cent.
Date
2nd half of the 17th cent.
Language
Italian
English
Latin
Physical facet
iv + 198 pages (86-141 blank) normally gathered in eights. Watermark, Coat of Arms, slightly resembling Heawood 652, initials CIB. Ruling 10 staves of 5 lines, marginal ruling at both edges. Mid-17th cent. calf binding with gold fillets and purple strings.
Physical extent
202 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.
Acquisition
The collection was transferred to the Bodleian in 1885.
Subject
Choruses, Secular
Music
Madrigals, Italian
Motets
Choruses, Sacred
Music -- Manuscripts -- 17th century
17th century
Anthems
