Leaves signed by John Donne, 1623-1633
Scope and Contents
1. A leaf of eight lines, with an accompanying transcription. The leaf is signed 'Joannes Donne: ibidem Decanus. Sept. 27. 1623', and relates to John Donne, Dean of St Paul's.
2. A leaf from the Album Amicorum of Michael Corvinus. There is writing on the reverse in another hand, signed 'Johannes Donne 5 Octobr. 1633'. This relates to a different John Donne, possibly the Dean of Sion College. There are three accompanying pieces of related correspondence, 1939 and 1953.
Dates
- Creation: 1623-1633
Creator
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Extent
2 leaf/leaves (2 leaves)
Language of Materials
English
Existence and Location of Copies
Microfilm available
Repository Details
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