Daniel, Samuel. Hymens Triumph, 1614 or 1615
Scope and Contents
This volumes contains a play written by Samuel Daniel, the English poet and historian, for the marriage of Robert Ker, Lord Roxburghe to Jean Drummond. This manuscript, which had Daniels dedicatory verse to "the Ladie of Roxborough", was probably a presentation copy. It also contains corrections and insertions in Daniel's own hand.
Dates
- Creation: 1614 or 1615
Creator
Language of Materials
English
Extent
1 volume : 35 leaves
Custodial History
"Given to the Colledge of King James Edinb. by William Drummond." is written at the foot of the first leaf.
Bibliography
Binding
Vellum over boards with gilt tooled border and frame. Gilt stamped decoration in centre of front and back cover. Gilt stamped shield with Academ Edinburg Guil Drummond Ab Hawthornden D.D.Q inside front cover and gilt stamped winged horse over laurel wreath with Hos Gloria Reddit Honores inside back cover. Brown morocco title label on spine
Subject
- Ker, Jean, 1585?–1643 (nee Drummond) (Person)
- Ker, Robert, 1570?-1650 (1st Earl of Roxburghe) (Person)
Creator
Source
- Drummond, William, 1585-1649 (Poet) (Former owner, Person)
Repository Details
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