Argumenta psalmorum Davidis per tetrasticha manu Estherae Inglis exarata strenae nomine illus [manuscript] : principi Henrico oblata, 1608.
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Title
Argumenta psalmorum Davidis per tetrasticha manu Estherae Inglis exarata strenae nomine illus [manuscript] : principi Henrico oblata, 1608.
Uniform title
Bible. Psalms. Latin.
Description
[2], 155, [2] leaves : coat of arms ; 46 x 77 mm in box 175 x 145 mm
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Scope and content
Psalms 1-150, except for 13 (no leaf appears to be missing); verses of 2 or 4 lines for each psalm. Dedicated to Prince Henry, with his arms in color. All in the same calligraphic style. No decoration except for the dedication to Prince Henry.
Language Note
In Latin.
Note
Psalms I-XVII seem to be one gathering -- First half I-VII, second half VII-XVII.
Psalms listed in the Folger index of first lines.
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Psalms listed in the Folger index of first lines.
This is a PRELIMINARY RECORD. It contains unverified data from catalog cards and may contain incorrect or incomplete information. Please email catalog@folger.edu for assistance.
Publications about material
Jackson, D.J. Esther Inglis, calligrapher, 1571-1624. New York : Spiral Press, 1937, no. 24.
Scott-Elliot, A.H. and Elspeth Yeo. "Calligraphic manuscripts of Esther Inglis (1571-1624)." Papers of the Bibliographical Society of America, 84:1 (March 1990), no. 36.
Infinite variety: exploring the Folger Shakespeare Library / edited by Esther Ferington. Seattle : Distributed by University of Washington Press, c2002, p. 49.
Scott-Elliot, A.H. and Elspeth Yeo. "Calligraphic manuscripts of Esther Inglis (1571-1624)." Papers of the Bibliographical Society of America, 84:1 (March 1990), no. 36.
Infinite variety: exploring the Folger Shakespeare Library / edited by Esther Ferington. Seattle : Distributed by University of Washington Press, c2002, p. 49.
Binding information
Contemporary embroidered binding, with gold and silver thread and metal clasps, decorated with seed pearls.
Source of acquisition
Gift of Lessing J. Rosenwald.
Exhibited
Washington, D.C., Folger Shakespeare Library, 2001-2002. The Reader Revealed (catalog entry 90)
Washington, D.C., Folger Shakespeare Library, 1987. Folger's Choice (catalog entry 46)
Washington, D.C., Folger Shakespeare Library, 1992. Fine and Historic Bookbindings (catalog entry 8:2)
Washington, D.C., Folger Shakespeare Library, 2005. Consuming Splendor.
Washington, D.C., Folger Shakespeare Library, 2006-2007. Technologies of Writing in the Age of Print.
Washington, D.C., Folger Shakespeare Library, 2018.Form and Function: The Genius of the Book.
Washington, D.C., Folger Shakespeare Library, 1987. Folger's Choice (catalog entry 46)
Washington, D.C., Folger Shakespeare Library, 1992. Fine and Historic Bookbindings (catalog entry 8:2)
Washington, D.C., Folger Shakespeare Library, 2005. Consuming Splendor.
Washington, D.C., Folger Shakespeare Library, 2006-2007. Technologies of Writing in the Age of Print.
Washington, D.C., Folger Shakespeare Library, 2018.Form and Function: The Genius of the Book.
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V.a.94
Folger accession
510504