Collection of poetry [manuscript], [ca. 1740].

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Collection of poetry [manuscript], [ca. 1740].

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A commonplace book containing 415 pieces, some of which are extracts from contemporary and earlier poets, but most, apparently, the original compositions of the compiler. From the language and subject matter of the original poems it appears probable that he was a Scotchman. The greater part of the poems are religious or theological.

236 leaves ; 20.5 x 16 cm.

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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...