The copy book of Henry Phillipps of Wanborough written in the year 1655, 1655.

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The copy book of Henry Phillipps of Wanborough written in the year 1655, 1655.

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Manuscript on paper, in a single secretary hand, of 26 short original religious poems, each beginning with a different letter of the alphabet. Subjects include the Virgin Mary, sin, and prayer. The entry for "E" reads, "Ere since our Blessed Saviour was beetray'd with a Lip Kisse, his Vicar is affraid, From whence perchance this common use did grow! To Kisse his tother end, I meane his Toe." The first letter of each poem is decorated, and many of the poems are signed with Henry Phillipps' name and dated 1655.

1 v. (21 p.) ; 16 x 20 cm.

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript 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...

Phillipps, Henry, fl. 1655.

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