Manuscripts, [13 cent.]-[1922], from the library of Francis William Bourdillon, containing a wealth of romance literature, in particular manuscript and printed editions of the Roman de la Rose. The collection contains original manuscripts, transcripts, translations and notes and includes romances, poetry, 'chansons de geste', biographies, chronicles, medieval manuscripts, commonplace books, public records, songs, hymns, sermons, prayers, inscriptions, terriers, and recipes.
Bourdillon Manuscripts,
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- ReferenceGB 210 MSBDILLON
- Alternative Id.(alternative) vtls004369857(alternative) (WlAbNL)0000369857
- Dates of Creation[13 cent.]-[1922].
- Name of Creator
- Language of MaterialFrench, unless otherwise specified.
- Physical Description148 volumes : Many of the older manuscripts are illuminated, on vellum.
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
Francis William Bourdillon (1852-1921) of Buddington, Midhurst, Surrey, made a special study of medieval French romances, particularly 'Le Roman de la Rose'. For this purpose he had brought together an extensive collection of manuscripts and early printed editions of certain French romances and of books of reference relating to various aspects of this study.
Arrangement
Arranged according to NLW MSS reference numbers: NLW MSS 5001-5148.
Access Information
Readers consulting modern papers in the National Library of Wales are required to sign the 'Modern papers - data protection' form.
Acquisition Information
Trustees of the late F. W. Bourdillon; Purchase; 1922
Note
Francis William Bourdillon (1852-1921) of Buddington, Midhurst, Surrey, made a special study of medieval French romances, particularly 'Le Roman de la Rose'. For this purpose he had brought together an extensive collection of manuscripts and early printed editions of certain French romances and of books of reference relating to various aspects of this study.
Other Finding Aids
The descriptions are also available in the Handlist of Manuscripts in the National Library of Wales, Volume I (Aberystwyth, 1943).
Archivist's Note
October 2005.
Description compiled by Siân Medi Davies for the retrospective conversion project of NLW MSS;
Bibliography
F. W. Bourdillon, The Early Editions of the Roman de le Rose (London : Bibliographical Society, 1906)
Additional Information
Published
Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru = The National Library of Wales