Author: Clive HurstPublisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 0521234808
Category : Cathedral libraries
Languages : en
Pages : 628
Book Description
Catalogue of the Wren Library of Lincoln Cathedral
Author: Clive HurstPublisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 0521234808
Category : Cathedral libraries
Languages : en
Pages : 628
Book Description
Catalogue of the Wren Library of Lincoln Cathedral
Author: Clive HurstPublisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521234801
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 616
Book Description
There was certainly a collection of books at Lincoln Cathedral in the twelfth century, and its origins were perhaps earlier still; but little interest seems to have been taken in building up the library until the second half of the seventeenth century, with the appointment in 1660 of the bibliophile Michael Honywood, a Fellow of Christ's College, Cambridge, as Dean. The present Wren Library's collection of some 8,000 printed books is based largely on his private library, bequeathed to the Dean and Chapter of Lincoln on his death in 1681. Much of Honywood's library was put together during seventeen years of voluntary exile in the Low Countries from 1643. It is consequently rich in sixteenth- and seventeenth-century continental literature, including rare Italian plays, European pamphlets and broadsides interpreting the English political situation, a collection of Dutch ballads, and many religious books and tracts. The splendid English collection includes 1600 STC items, and 2,650 printed between 1641 and 1700, over 100 of which are not recorded in Wing. In addition there are some 100 incunables. This complete catalogue of books printed before 1801 is the first since 1859, and offers the detail and precision required by modern scholars, bibliographers and libraries. Titles are given at some length to indicate subject coverage, and format, pagination, and details of illustrations are recorded. The catalogue notes which books belonged to Honywood, whose importance as a collector is thus established. A set of concordances keyed to the main entries covers STC, Wing, Adams, and Goff.
The Wren Library in Lincoln Cathedral
Author: Naomi PearmanPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Cathedral libraries
Languages : en
Pages : 1
Book Description
Sir Christopher Wren's Library at Lincoln Cathedral
Author: Catalogue of the Manuscripts of Lincoln Cathedral Chapter Library
Author: Rodney M. ThomsonPublisher: Boydell & Brewer
ISBN: 9780859912785
Category : Archives
Languages : en
Pages : 382
Book Description
This catalogue describes MSS 1-247 and 298 in the Chapter Library of Lincoln Cathedral, plus ten former Lincoln MSS now elsewhere. About half of the MSS were part of the cathedral's medieval Library; nearly all the rest came therebefore the late seventeenth century. Among the MSS, which date from the eighth to the early sixteenth century, are biblical commentaries and sermons, works of pastoral theology and an important corpus of Middle English texts, including the famous Thornton Romances. A group of MSS written at the Cathedral c.1100 is notable for its distinctive decoration. The Catalogue is preceded by a history of the Cathedral Library, based on the rich documentaryevidence, which includes two medieval catalogues. The plates illustrate bindings, ownership marks, important decoration and noteworthy script, including samples from all signed and dated books.
Library Association Record
Author: Library AssociationPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Bibliography
Languages : en
Pages : 390
Book Description
Proceedings of the 22d-33d annual conference of the Library Association in v. 1-12; proceedings of the 34th-44th, 47th-57th annual conference issued as a supplement to v. 13-23, new ser. v. 3-ser. 4, v. 1.
The Care of Books
Author: John Willis ClarkPublisher: Cambridge : University Press
ISBN:
Category : Libraries
Languages : en
Pages : 556
Book Description
The Builder
Author: The Philosophers' Game
Author: Ann Elizabeth MoyerPublisher: University of Michigan Press
ISBN: 9780472112289
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 222
Book Description
An exploration of the history of a mathematical board game played in medieval and Renaissance Europe
Directory of Museums, Galleries and Buildings of Historic Interest in the UK
Author: Keith W. ReynardPublisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1135475458
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 3653
Book Description
This unique and important directory incorporates some 3,200 entries. It covers all types and sizes of museums; galleries of paintings, sculpture and photography; and buildings and sites of particular historic interest. It also provides an extensive index listing over 3,200 subjects. The directory covers national collections and major buildings, but also the more unusual, less well-known and local exhibits and sites. The Directory of Museums, Galleries and Buildings of Historic Interest in the United Kingdom is an indispensable reference source for any library, an ideal companion for researcher and enthusiast alike, and an essential purchase for anyone with an interest in the cultural and historical collections of the UK. Features include: * Alphabetically listed entries, which are also indexed by subject for ease of reference * Entries include the name and address of the organization, telephone and fax numbers, email and internet addresses, a point of contact, times of opening and facilities for visitors * A breakdown of the collections held by each organization, giving a broad overview of the main collection as a whole * Details of special collections are provided and include the period covered as well as the number of items held.