Manuscripts collected by Anthony Askew, relating to classical literature. The manuscripts include notes by Dr John Taylor and alphabetical lists of words in the works of classical authors by Johannes Caravella.
Dates
- Creation: 18th century
Extent
2.42 Linear metres (22 boxes)
Language of Materials
- English
- Latin
- Greek, Ancient (to 1453)
Preferred Citation
Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MSS. Auct. V. 2 infra 2. 1, fols. 1-2].
Full range of shelfmarks:
MSS. Auct. V. 2 infra 2. 1-11, 11*, 11**, 12-15; Bodl. 960-964
Collection ID (for staff)
CMD ID 12764
Abstract
Manuscripts collected by Anthony Askew, relating to classical literature.
Biographical / Historical
Anthony Askew (1722-74) was a classical scholar, physician and collector of manuscripts and books. Further details are given in the Dictionary of National Biography.
Other Finding Aids
Falconer Madan, et al., A summary catalogue of western manuscripts in the Bodleian Library at Oxford which have not hitherto been catalogued in the Quarto series (7 vols. in 8 [vol. II in 2 parts], Oxford, 1895-1953; reprinted, with corrections in vols. I and VII, Munich, 1980), vol. V, nos. 27897-27918.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The manuscripts were bought at the auction of the library of Anthony Askew in 1785.
- Title
- Askew Manuscripts
- Status
- Published
- Author
- Collection Level Description by Emily Tarrant; EAD version 2020 by Pauline Soum-Paris
- Date
- EAD version 2020
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
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