'The Months', 12 fantasias by Christopher Simpson
MS. Mus. Sch. c. 58
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
'The Months', 12 fantasias by Christopher Simpson
Shelfmark
MS. Mus. Sch. c. 58
Summary
'The Months', 12 fantasias for treble viol, two bass viols and organ, by Christopher Simpson, Oct 1669.
Date
Oct 1669
Language
English
Physical facet
40 leaves, irregularly quired. Watermark Fleur de Lys, countermark IHS and (fols. 12-18) Fleur de Lys, countermark initials AI. Uniformly pricked and ruled, 12 staves to a page, marginal ruling at both edges. Blue paper cover.
Physical extent
1 volume
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. The present item was owned by E. Lowe and given to the Music School by him. It was [in E. Lowe's hand] 'The Gift of his Honoured Freind Mr. Mathew Hutton. Fellowe of Brasen Nose Colledge in Oxford. 27 January 1673/4'.
Acquisition
The collection was transferred to the Bodleian in 1885.
Subject
Music -- Manuscripts -- 17th century
17th century
Music
Suites (Treble viol, bass viols (2), continuo)
