Edward Lowe's set of 'Latine and English Songs... by the best Italian and English Authors'
MSS. Mus. Sch. c. 12-19 (Former reference: Music School A. 6. 21-28)
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
Edward Lowe's set of 'Latine and English Songs... by the best Italian and English Authors'
Shelfmark
MSS. Mus. Sch. c. 12-19 (Former reference: Music School A. 6. 21-28)
Summary
Lowe's set of 'Latine & English Songs... by the best Italian and English Authors', 2nd half of 17th cent.
Date
2nd half of 17th cent.
Language
Italian
English
Latin
Physical facet
Paper differs, principally two kinds of fool's cap and two coats of arms. Ruling: 10 5-lined staves, red marginal ruling. Binding: marbled boards, labelled by Lowe.
Physical extent
0.88 Linear metres
8 physical shelfmarks
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
Music
Choruses, Sacred (Mixed voices) with continuo
Motets
Music -- Manuscripts -- 17th century
Sacred songs with continuo
17th century
