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First treble part book of pieces of music, chiefly dances, for viols., 3rd quarter of 17th century.

 Item
Identifier: MS.9455

Scope and Contents

From the Sub-Series:

The pieces are in three groups:

Sixteen unnamed pieces (folios 1-6 in treble parts, 1-5 verso in bass);

Pieces numbered to 25 (actually 23), composers named being Christopher Simpson and John Jenkins (folios 6 verso-19, 6 verso-18, 6-18);

Thirty-five pieces, possibly of French origin, complete only in the bass part (1-3 missing in first treble, and 1-11 in second treble), (folios 37 verso-47, 32 verso-39 verso, 33 verso-43 verso).

Dates

  • Creation: 3rd quarter of 17th century.

Conditions Governing Access

Normal access conditions apply.

Conditions Governing Use

Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.

Extent

47 Leaves

Language of Materials

From the Series: Undetermined

Arrangement

47 folios.

Custodial History

The part book was bought by the National Library of Scotland with the aid of the Reid Fund.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Bought, 1957.

Repository Details

Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository

Contact:
Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
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