Ruled music-book in the hand of Maurice Greene
MS. Mus. Sch. e. 563***
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
Ruled music-book in the hand of Maurice Greene
Shelfmark
MS. Mus. Sch. e. 563***
Summary
Ruled music book in the hand of Maurice Greene, mid-18th cent.
Date
mid 18th cent.
Language
English
Italian
Physical facet
40 leaves (8-34 blank), 8-stave ruling. Watermark, fleur-de-lis in a shield over initials LVG; countermark, IV. Binding, full sheep with gold tooled borders.
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
Songs with orchestra
Music -- Manuscripts -- 18th century
Music
Operas -- Excerpts
Music -- Instruction and study
18th century
