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Harley, Edward, 1689-1741 (2nd Earl of Oxford, book collector and patron of the arts)

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1689 - 1741

Biography

Edward Harley, 2nd Earl of Oxford (1689-1741), book collector and patron of the arts

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Edward Harley, 2nd Earl of Oxford (1689-1741) of Dover Street, to Edward Harley [his uncle] at Eywood near Presteigne, 30 Apr 1730

Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.8202/3
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Arranged, bound and listed by Munby, containing letters by collectors of books and manuscripts. The letters are arranged in order of the author's date of birth. There is also an alphabetical index.

Dates: 30 Apr 1730
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