Offor Volume
Identity Statement
Reference code(s) | : GB 0103 MS ADD 61 |
Held at | : University College London Click here to find out how to view this collection at http://www.ucl.ac.uk/Library/special-coll › |
Full title | : Offor Volume |
Date(s) | : 1846 |
Level of description | : Collection (fonds) |
Extent | : 1 volume and loose papers |
Name of creator(s) | : Offor | George | 1787-1864 | writer |
Detailed catalogue | : Click here to view repository detailed catalogue |
Context
Administrative/Biographical history:
George Offor was a biographer who started in business as a bookseller. He learnt Hebrew, Greek and Latin and he had a extensive knowledge of theology. He was an admirer of John Bunyan and gathered together a unique collection of Bunyan's scattered writings. He also contributed to biblical literature. Offor died on 4 August 1864.
Content
Scope and content/abstract:
Annotated copy of Offor's The triumph of Henry VIII over the usurpations of the church and the consequences of the royal supremacy with notes, newspaper cuttings and letters that were found in the volume.
Access & Use
Language/scripts of material:
English
System of arrangement:
Conditions governing access:
Open.
Conditions governing reproduction:
Normal copyright restrictions apply.
Finding aids:
Collection level description.
Archival Information
Archival history:
Immediate source of acquisition:
Unknown.
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Date(s) of descriptions:
1999
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