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Add. MS c/172
Title
William Aldis Wright: collation of MSS. of the metrical chronicle of Robert of Gloucester
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- Aug. 1868 (Creation)
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1 vol. with 2 sheets laid in loose
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Other materials closely related to this volume were the bequest of William Aldis Wright, 1914.
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Collation of the British Museum's Cotton Caligula A.xi, and the Bodleian's, Digby 205 done August 13-August 25, 1868, with readings from Trinity College, Cambridge's MS, R.4.26, and University Library, Cambridge's MS Ee.4.31. With two printed poems laid in loose at the back: "One word more" , and a poem beginning "Bright Easter greeting! Lenten time is o'er", both signed C.H.P.
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See also printer's proofs of William Aldis Wright's edition, with his corrections, Adv.b.18.9 and Adv.b.18.1 and Adv.b. 18.13.
Publication note
The metrical chronicle of Robert of Gloucester, edited by William Aldis Wright, London, 1887.
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Title from spine.