Christopher Simpson's 'Months and Seasons' for viols and continuo
MSS. Mus. Sch. c. 54-57 (Former reference: Music School B. 6. 31-34)
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
Christopher Simpson's 'Months and Seasons' for viols and continuo
Shelfmark
MSS. Mus. Sch. c. 54-57 (Former reference: Music School B. 6. 31-34)
Summary
Christopher Simpson's 'The Months and The Seasons' for treble, 2 basses and basso continuo, 1668.
Date
1668
Language
English
Physical facet
Four part-books: 43, 42, 36 and 26 leaves respectively, with 19, 20, 15 and 13 leaves respectively at the end of each part book blank. Quiring irregular. Watermark (except MS. Mus. Sch. c. 54, fols. 1-4), Fleur de Lys, countermark IBS; endpapers watermark, Fleur de Lys, countermark AI (both as MS. Mus. Sch. c. 58 (?)). 12 staves to a page, marginal ruling in red at both edges. Copied before binding. MS. Mus. Sch. c. 54, fols. 1-4 has watermark Foolscap, countermark D. I. (?). 10 staves to a page, marginal ruling in red. Vellum binding. Titles written on front cover by E. Lowe.
Physical extent
1 box (4 volumes)
Custodial history
The Music School collection of printed and manuscript music 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 items were owned and then donated by Edward Lowe.
Acquisition
The collection was transferred to the Bodleian in 1885.
Subject
Music
Music -- Manuscripts -- 17th century
17th century
Suites (Treble viol, bass viols (2), continuo)
