Collection of 127 songs, etc., copied by Edward Lowe
MS. Mus. d. 238
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
Collection of 127 songs, etc., copied by Edward Lowe
Shelfmark
MS. Mus. d. 238
Summary
Collection of 127 songs, etc., copied by Edward Lowe, mid-17th cent. 'Cantus 2dus' part only.
Date
mid-17th cent.
Language
English
Physical facet
Contemporary leather binding, formerly tied with blue strings. viii + 218 pages: pp. 1-183 and (volume reversed) 1-19 were numbered by Lowe. 16 pp. were removed after p. 186.
Physical extent
226 pages
Custodial history
Armorial bookplate Robert Henley Esq., of Arlesford, Hants. [son of Anthony Henley; cr. Earl of Northington 1764(?)].
Acquisition
Bought as lot 257 in Sotheby's sale, 29 June 1972.
Subject
Music -- Manuscripts -- 17th century
Vocal trios with continuo
Part songs, English
Music
17th century
Vocal duets with continuo
