Part of the Holy Bible [manuscript], late 1600s / scripsit. Arth. Woolley.
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Title
Part of the Holy Bible [manuscript], late 1600s / scripsit. Arth. Woolley.
Uniform title
Bible. Selections. English. Authorized.
Description
89 leaves : ill. ; 120 x 71 mm (8vo)
Associated name
Woolley, Arthur, active 17th century, scribe.
Scope and content
A partial Bible in English shorthand consisting of the Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and the Song of Solomon. Includes pen and ink drawing of King David playing his harp on title page.
Note
Title and statement of responsibility from title page.
The system used is either that of Jeremiah Rich or the first of William Mason's systems, A Pen Pluck'd from an Eagles Wing (London, 1672).Woolley's shorthand Introductions and summaries of the Psalms follow the 1611 Authorized version.
Text ruled in red ink.
The system used is either that of Jeremiah Rich or the first of William Mason's systems, A Pen Pluck'd from an Eagles Wing (London, 1672).Woolley's shorthand Introductions and summaries of the Psalms follow the 1611 Authorized version.
Text ruled in red ink.
Binding information
Contemporary gilt paneled calf binding with brass clasps.
Exhibited
Washington, D.C., Folger Shakespeare Library, 2006-2007. Technologies of Writing in the Age of Print.
Washington, D.C., Folger Shakespeare Library, 2011-2012. Manifold Greatness.
Washington, D.C., Folger Shakespeare Library, 2011-2012. Manifold Greatness.
Place of creation/publication
Great Britain -- England.
Item Details
Call number
V.a.529
Folger accession
260613