Mappae clavicula : page proofs, 1847.

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Mappae clavicula : page proofs, 1847.

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Page proofs and galleys of a letter from Sir Thomas Phillipps to Albert Way dated 9 Jan 1846 and transcription of a Latin text entitled "Mappae clavicula" on the preparation of pigments and decorative arts processes dating to the 12th century. Manuscript notations and revisions in margins by Sir Thomas Phillipps.

31 leaves ; 34 cm. or smaller.

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Houghton Library

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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...

Way, Albert, 1805-1874

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British antiquary. From the description of Miscellaneous papers, ca. 1844. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 83030627 Epithet: Director, Society of Antiquaries British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000979.0x000293 English archaeologist. From the description of Autograph letters signed (3) : Wonham Manor, Reigate, to "Dear Sir", 1860 Aug. 6 and 10 and Oct. 1. (Unknown). WorldCat record id...