Sidney, Sir Philip. Astrophel and Stella written by Sr. Philip Sydny knight, Late 16th century
Scope and Contents
This volume contains Sir Philip Sidney's Astrophel and Stella. It was written for or by Sir Edward Dymoke, who met and exchanged verses with William Fowler in Padua in 1591 or 1592. The manuscript may have come to William Drummond through this association of his uncle. It is wanting all between sonnet and song ix.
Dates
- Creation: Late 16th century
Creator
- Sidney, Philip, 1554-1586 (Person)
Language of Materials
English
Extent
1 volume
Custodial History
"Given to the Colledge of Edenb. by W.D." is written at hte foot of the title page.
Bibliography
Binding
Brown morocco over boards with gilt tooled decorative borders. Gilt stamped shield with Academ Edinburg Guil Drummond Ab Hawthornden D.D.Q in centre of front cover and gilt stamped winged horse over laurel wreath with Hos Gloria Reddit Honores in centre of back cover. Compartmented spine with gilt stamped decorations and title. Gilt dentelles. Gilt edges to text block. Marbled end papers.
Creator
- Sidney, Philip, 1554-1586 (Person)
Subject
- Dymoke, Edward, fl 1591-1592 (Acquaintance of William Fowler) (Person)
- Fowler, William, 1560?-1612 (Person)
Source
- Drummond, William, 1585-1649 (Poet) (Former owner, Person)
Repository Details
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