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- [1713x1742] / (Creation)
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30 pp. Half bound.
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Scope and content
A manuscript, mainly in the hand of James Davies ('Iaco ab Dewi') of 'Trerhedyn yn Llan Llawddoc' and completed 15 July 1713 (see p. 30), containing 'Meddygon Myddfai', being a transcript from the Red Book of Hergest, Col. 928. The manuscript is interleaved throughout, and passages of the text are translated here and there on the interleaves by Moses Williams.
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Conditions governing access
Access to the original manuscript by authorised permission only. Readers are directed to use surrogate copies.
Conditions governing reproduction
Usual copyright laws apply.
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Language and script notes
Welsh, English.
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Finding aids
J. Gwenogvryn Evans, Report on Manuscripts in the Welsh Language, vol. II, part II (London, 1903), p. 561.
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Existence and location of copies
Available on microfilm at the Library.
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Note
Formerly Shirburn MS E. 48.
Note
Preferred citation: Llanstephan MS 87 [RESTRICTED ACCESS].
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Name access points
- Davies, James, Iaco ab Dewi, 1648-1722 (Subject)
- Williams, Moses, 1685-1742 (Subject)