In my last blog I discussed the subject of attribution in book auction catalogues, particularly whether it is possible to gauge the reputation of female authors. The focus here aims to test this study by examining contemporary manuscript book catalogues or book lists. These sources are revealing because they shed light on how a private collection […]
The issue of attribution in book catalogues is interesting not least because it compels historians to reflect more critically on the reputation both of the author and of his or her work. This can be particularly revealing when analysing works composed by women. One of the advantages of examining female-authored books in library collections prior […]
As a historical source, warrants are generally overlooked by early modern historians. The reasons for this are unclear. It is possible they are deemed relevant only by those pursuing legal history. More likely, however, it may be attributable to a lack of understanding both of what a warrant is and what it does. Put simply, […]