Identity area
Reference code
Title
Date(s)
- [17 cent.] (Creation)
Level of description
File
Extent and medium
134 ff. ; 300 x 211 mm.
Previously bound in parchment; rebound in limp vellum (2004).
Context area
Name of creator
Archival history
Old number 27.
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
A number of quotations taken from the Scriptures, the writings of classical authors, the Christian Fathers and some medieval authors, and arranged under subjects from Abstinentia to Lachryma. The name of Richard Lewys is written on the inside of the cover.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Item: 1.1 Manuscript Volume (Wynnstay MS 18). Action: Condition reviewed. Action identifier: 5672823. Date: 20040226. Authorization: Selected for conservation. Authorizing institution: NLW. Action agent: J. Thomas. Status: Manuscript Volume (Wynnstay MS 18) : Sand and surface dirt on some pages, water and green staining near spine folds of gatherings as a result of manuscript ink on vellum endpaper joint reinforcement missing, spine of volume concave, gatherings loose as result of cut sewing, 75% of leaves removed from volume, tawed foredge ties missing except for small portions attached to covers. Institution: WlAbNL.
Item: 1.2 Manuscript Volume (Wynnstay MS 18). Action: Conserved. Action identifier: 5672823. Date: 20041129. Authorizing institution: NLW. Action agent: E. Pugh. Status: Manuscript Volume (Wynnstay MS 18) : Cleaned and repaired pages, placed vellum reinforcement in original positions and rebound in limp vellum. Institution: WlAbNL.
Accruals
System of arrangement
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Access to the original manuscript by authorised permission only. Readers are directed to use surrogate copies.
Conditions governing reproduction
Language of material
- Latin
Script of material
Language and script notes
Latin.
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Many leaves torn away.
Finding aids
Allied materials area
Existence and location of originals
Existence and location of copies
Available on microfilm at the Library.
Related units of description
Notes area
Note
Preferred citation: Wynnstay MS 18.
Note
Title based on contents.