Italian operatic manuscripts collected by James Maule, 4th Earl of Panmure, during his exile after the 1715 Jacobite rebellion., 1717.
Scope and Contents
MSS.9447-9458 consist of Scottish and English music, and French lute music, all dating from before 1675. MSS.9459-9469 consist of French music brought to Scotland by James and Harie Maule after their visits to France between 1678 and 1683. MSS.9470-9475 are opera scores and parts acquired by James Maule when in exile in Italy after the 1715 rising.
Dates
- Creation: 1717.
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Conditions Governing Use
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Extent
6 Volumes ; Oblong folio.
Language of Materials
From the Series: Undetermined
Custodial History
The volumes were bought by the National Library of Scotland with the aid of the Reid Fund.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Bought, 1957.
Genre / Form
Repository Details
Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository
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