Anonymous miscellany of short Latin compositions on various literary themes and philosophical maxims

This material is held atUniversity of Leeds Special Collections

  • Reference
    • GB 206 Ripon Cathedral MS 39
  • Dates of Creation
    • ca.1575?
  • Name of Creator
  • Language of Material
    • Latin
  • Physical Description
    • 1 vol. (81 ff.) Modern pencil foliation. Ff.1, 17-25, 40-43, 74-76 are blank. F.81v is inscribed "John Genkins". There are various scribbles and signatures on the flyleaf: "Frauncis Wandesford"; "Hen. Waddington"; "Michell Beck(?)". Rebound in boards ca.1820.

Scope and Content

Anonymous miscellany of short Latin compositions on various literary themes and philosophical maxims, with scribbles and signatures on the flyleaf: "Frauncis Wandesford"; "Hen. Waddington"; "Michell Beck(?)".

Administrative / Biographical History

The compiler of the miscellany is unknown

Access Information

Access is unrestricted

Acquisition Information

From the library of Anthony Higgin, Dean of Ripon (1608-1624)

Note

In Latin

Additional Information

Formerly shelved as XVIII.G.25