Poetry, &c.,

Scope and Content

A manuscript containing mainly (pp. 7-181) pieces by and in the autograph of William Salesbury of Bachymbyd, in which the author evidently deliberately imitated the style and manner of Rhys Prichard ('Yr Hen Ficer'; 1579?-1644), some of which William Salesbury also copied (see also Llanstephan MS 37). The volume also includes poetry of Siôn Tudur, Gruffydd ab yr Ynad Coch and others.

Access Information

Access to the original manuscript by authorised permission only. Readers are directed to use surrogate copies.

Note

Formerly Edward Breese MS.

Preferred citation: Llanstephan MS 170 [RESTRICTED ACCESS].

Other Finding Aids

J. Gwenogvryn Evans, Report on Manuscripts in the Welsh Language, vol. II, part II (London, 1903), pp. 760-763.

Alternative Form Available

Available on microfilm at the Library.

Conditions Governing Use

Usual copyright laws apply.

Custodial History

The volume bears the inscriptions 'Liber Willelmi Salesbury de Bachymbyd in comitatu Denbigh Armiger . 1655' and 'Sum liber Willelmi Salesbury de Bachymbyd . 1658'.

Additional Information

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