PETER IDLEY: metrical 'Instructions to his Son', probably composed circa 1445-1450; copied in England, early 16th cent. 863 stanzas in Middle English, of which 261 were previously unknown. Seven other MSS. of the text survive in the British Library, ... Early 16th century

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PETER IDLEY: metrical 'Instructions to his Son', probably composed circa 1445-1450; copied in England, early 16th cent. 863 stanzas in Middle English, of which 261 were previously unknown. Seven other MSS. of the text survive in the British Library, ... Early 16th century

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Phillipps, Thomas, Sir, 1792-1872

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English antiquary and collector. He began collecting while at Rugby School and Oxford. On inheriting his father's estate at Middle Hill in Worcestershire, Phillipps embarked on a career of collecting manuscripts and books. His collection of manuscripts eventually numbered over 60,000 items. During Continental trips in the 1820s Phillipps bought heavily, and back in England he continued to do so, often buying up entire estate libraries at auction. He collected Eastern, Greek and Lat...

Idle, Peter, -1474?

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Epithet: Middle English poet British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000349.0x000353 ...