Latin poems by George Buchanan (d. 1582), whose name, however, does not occur
MS. Cherry 41
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
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Title
Latin poems by George Buchanan (d. 1582), whose name, however, does not occur
Shelfmark
MS. Cherry 41
Summary
Latin poems by George Buchanan (d. 1582), whose name, however, does not occur:
Fol. 5. 'Fratres fraterrimi', Latin satirical epigrams
Fol. 8v. 'Epigrammatum ...' libri tres, containing fewer poems than in the printed editions
Hearne (Diary, 16 Sept. 1708) asserts that this book is in the handwriting of Charles I ('C. R.' is on fol. 32v).
Date
Written in the first quarter of the 17th century if not earlier
Language
Latin
Physical facet
On paper, injured by fire, bound in red velvet
Physical extent
32 Leaves
Custodial history
Belonged to some scholar under Dr. John Crage (Craig?: 17th cent.).
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Collection contents
Latin poems by George Buchanan (d. 1582), whose name, however, does not occur
