Sonnets, 1585
Scope and Contents
Two books of Italian sonnets by various authors, bound in one volume, with introductory matter. They are addressed to 'Sigor. Capno. Thommaso Sassetti'. The collector, 'Lattantio Valori Fiorentino', dates 'di casa sua in Londra il primo giorno di Maggio M.D.LXXXV'. A list of authors is prefixed to each volume.
Dates
- Creation: 1585
Conditions Governing Access
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Extent
1 volume(s) (334 leaves, exclusive of introductory matter.)
Language of Materials
Italian
Custodial History
From the Library of John Moore (1646–1714), Bishop of Ely (‘Royal Library’), no. 887.
Physical Description
Paper.
Repository Details
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