David J. Shaw
This page lists a selection of provenances from books in the Cathedral Library which record givest the Library by Canons and others or which in some way relate to the history of the Library. It is restricted to books currently in the Dean and Chapter's collections and therefore excludes provenances from the Howley-Harrison Collection, the Elham Library and the Mendham Collection (on loan to the Cathedral).
A full list of names of previous owners is available for the Dean and Chapter collections (including the Howley-Harrison and Elham Collections) and for the Mendham Collection.
IN PROGRESS
- c.1629 : Gerhard Vossius, Canon of Canterbury
- Gerhard Johann Vossius (1577–1649) was made a non-residentiary Canon of Canterbury and came to England to be installed in 1629. It is possibly on this occasion that he presented a copy of one of his books to Archbishop George Abbot. The book will have come to the Cathedral Library as part of Abbot's gift of 25 books in 1633.
- Gerardus Vossius. Gerardi Ioannis Vossii De historicis Latinis libri tres. 1627
[W2/A-3-5]
Inscription on verso of second front free endpaper: Reuerendissimo & clementissimo in Christo Patri, Georgio, Dei Gratiâ Cantuariensi Archiepiscopo, humillimo ac devotissimo animo offert auctor.
Dutch centre-piece binding on vellum.- 1633 : Archbishop George Abbot
- Archbishop Abbot (1562–1633; Archbishop from 1611) bequeathed 25 of the books in his study to the Cathedral Library (Ramsay, 379). Many of the surviving volumes have an armorial binding with the arms of Archbishop Abbot: Gules, a chevron between three pears or.
- England. Courts of Law and Equity. Relationes quorundam casuum selectorum ex libris Roberti Keilwey ... qui temporibus ... Henrici Septimi, & ... Henrici Octaui, emerserunt. 1602
[W/C-3-32]
Armorial binding.- Nicolaus, Gorranus. In Acta Apostolorum, et singulas apostolorum, Iacobi, Petri, Iohannis & Iudae Canonicas epistolas, & Apocalypsin commentarij. 1620 [W/C-5-28]
Armorial binding.- Roman Catholic Church. Canon Law. Totius iuris canonici compendium, auctore Petro Alagona ... Continens decretalium, ... epitomen. 1623
[W/C-3-12]
Armorial binding.- Gerardus Vossius. Gerardi Ioannis Vossii De historicis Latinis libri tres. 1627
[W2/A-3-5]
Gift of Gerhard Vossius to Archbishop Abbot (see above); gold-tooled centre-piece vellum binding.- Catena sexaginta quinque Graecorum patrum in S. Lucam. ... Latinitate donata, et ... annotationibus illustrata. 1628
[W/B-4-14]
Armorial binding.- Johannes Meelfuehrer. S. Pauli ... Epistola ad Philippenses commentationibus perspicuis, ... enarrata. 1628
[W/C-2-9]
Armorial binding.- 1641?
- Ben Jonson. Magnetick lady: or, Humors reconcil'd. A comedy composed by Ben: Iohnson. 1641
[W2/A-2-12(1)]
Inscription on title page: Xt Ch. Library- 1660–1680 : Canon Thomas Pierce
- Thomas Pierce (1632–1691) was appointed a canon of Canterbury on the Restoration in 1660. In 1656 he had been made a chaplain in ordinary to Charles II. He was Dean of Salisbury from 1675. (CCEd).
Some of his gifts were copies of his own works, probably given on publication.
- Thomas Pierce. Christians rescue : from the grand error of the heathen, ... and the dismal consequences thereof, ... In several defences. 1658.
[W/R-3-24(1)]
Possibly given on his installation in 1660.- Thomas Pierce. Sinner impleaded in his own court. Wherein are represented the great discouragements from sinning, which the sinner receiveth from sin it self. 1670.
[W/R-3-28(1)]- Charles Estienne. Dictionarium historicum, geographicum, poeticum, authore Carolo Stephano, gentium, hominum, dorum gentilium, regionum, locorum, ... Editio novissima. 1670.
[H/CC-7-7]- Thomas Pierce. Collection of sermons upon several occasions. 1671
[W/P-3-1]- Matthew Poole. Synopsis criticorum aliorumque S. Scripturae interpretum. 1676.
[W/B-6-36/40]
Inscription on title page: Liber Ecclesiae Christi Cathedralis Metropoliticae apud Cantuarienses, Ex dono Thomae Pierce Canonici ibidem [followed by a Greek motto].- Hugh Robinson, D.D. Annalium mundi universalium, : ... tomus unicus, ... Hugo Robinsonus ... elucubravit; ... edidit Thomas Pierce. 1677.
[W/B-4-29]
Inscription on title page: Liber Ecclesiæ Christi Cathedralis & Metropolitica apud Cantuarienses, Ex dono Thomæ Pierce S.T.P. Canonici ibidem.- Thomas Pierce. Decad of caveats to the people of England. 1679.
[W/M-1-28]- 1662 : Archbishop William Juxon
- The Rev. Jonas Owyn, Rector of Sibertswold cum Colred (Sheperdswell with Coldred), inserted a note commemorating Archbishop Juxon's support for the rebuilding of the Cathedral Library.
- Holie Bible : faithfully translated into English ... by the English College of Doway, 1610.
[W/A-2-11/12/13]
MS note in Latin on second free endpaper by Rev. Jonas Owyn dated 1662, recording Archbishop Juxon's career and his gift to rebuild the Library.- c. 1665 : John Somner
- The Donors' Book records that John Somner, the Cathedral's wood-reeve, gave four books to the new Library, whose construction he had supervised. John Somner was the brother of William Somner the antiquarian.
[Read more...]- c. 1665 : William Somner
- The Donors' Book records that William Somner gave 13 books to the new Library.
[Read more...]- c. 1665 : Sir Maurice Barrowe
- Sir Maurice Barrowe of Barningham was the Dean and Chapter's Suffolk Receiver in the period before the Commonwealth and after the Restoration.
- Alfonso Tostado. Opera omnia quotquot in Scripturae sacrae expositionem et alia, ... 1613.
[W/B-5-26/37]
Inscription on front free endpaper: Opera Alphonsi Tostati ex dono Mauricij Barrowe de Barningham in Com: Suffolcii Armigeri- 1668 : Sir Eliab Harvey
- Holy Bible: : ... compared and revised by His Majesties speciall commandment. ... 1640.
[W/A-5-8]
Inscription on verso of third free endpaper: Ex dono Viri ornatissimi D. Eliab Harvey Equitis aurati. 1668- 1668 : Rev. Jonas Owyn
- Jonas Owyn [see above, 1662] gives the Cathedral Library the Bible in which he had recorded Abp Juxon's contribution to the rebuilding of the Library (see above).
- [W/A-2-11/12/13]
MS ex-dono on f.2: Ex dono Jonae Owyn LL.B. Coll. Scti Joan. Bapt. Oxon. Olim Decemviri Nunc Rectoris de Wooton & Vicarij de Sibertswold cum Colred. A. Dni 1668.- [1670] : Canon Pierre Du Moulin
- Du Moulin was appointed a canon in 1660 and died in 1684. He probably presented this book on publication.
- Pierre Du Moulin, the Younger. Petri Molinaei P.F. Parerga. Poematum libelli tres. I. Hymni in symbolum apostolorum. II. Ecclesiae gemitus. III. Sylva variorum. ... 1670.
[W/B-1-22]
Inscription on verso opposite title page: Donum Authoris Bibliothecae Cantuariensis.- 1675 : Alderman Thomas Fidge
- Thomas Fidge had been Mayor of Canterbury in 1671.
- New Testament : of Iesus Christ faithfully translated into English, out of the authentical Latin, diligently conferred with the Greeke, and other editions. 1600.
[W/A-3-4]
Presentation inscription on front pastedown: Feb. 6 1674/5 Ex Dono Thomae Fidge Aldermanni in civitate Cantuariae.- c. 1680 : Fleetwood Dormer
- Dormer indicates that he was a firmarius ('farmer', tenant or lessee) of Christ Church.
The Cathedral Archives have records of 1677 (Fleetwood Dormer of the Inner Temple) and 1684 (Sir Fleetwood Dormer of the Middle Temple) signing contracts with the Dean and Chapter.
- Sanctes Pagninus. Thesaurus linguae sanctae. 1614.
[W/C-4-8]
Inscription on title page: Donum Dni Fleetwood Dormer Firmarij hujus Ecclesiæ- 1694–1719 : Canon George Thorpe
- George Thorpe D.D. (1638–1719) was appointed a Canon of Canterbury in 1680. He was Master of Harbledown Hospital, rector of Bishopsbourne, with chapel of Barham (1679–1719), rector of Ickham (1687–1719). (CCEd)
- Saint Bonaventura, Cardinal. Opera. 1609.
[W/A-4-6/9]
Presentation inscription on front pastedown: Bibliothecae Ecclesiae Christi Cantuariae dedit Georgius Thorp S.T.P. eiusdem Canonicus 1694.- Maimonides. De sacrificiis libri duo. 1683.
[W/C-3-8]
Inscription on front pastedown: Geo: Thorp, S.T.P. Eccl[es]iæ Xti Cantuar: Canonicus, ejusdem Bibliothecæ legavit. 1719.- John Spencer, Dean. De legibus Hebraeorum ritualibus : et earum rationibus. 1685.
[W/B-3-21/22]
Presentation inscription on front pastedown: Geo. Thorp, S.T.P. Eccl[es]iæ Xti Cantuar: Canonicus, ejusdem Bibliothecæ legavit. 1719.- Lycophron. Lykophronos ... Alexandra, ... Lycophronis ... Alexandra, cum Graecis Isaaci Tzetzis commentariis. Accedunt versiones, ... annotationes, ... Cura & opera Johannis Potteri, ... 1697.
[W/A-4-13]
Presentation inscription on front pastedown: Georgius Thorp S.T.P. Ecclesiae Xti Cantuar Canonicus Bibliothecae ibidem legavit. 1719.- 1713 : John Lewis, Vicar of Minster
- Lewis, later vicar of Ramsgate, was given permission to use the Library by Canon Elias Sydal (Ramsay 386). He later gave other books to the Library.
- Church of England. [Book of Common Prayer]. 1600
[W2/A-1-11(1)]
Inscription on third surviving printed leaf: The Gift of Mr John Lewis Vicar of Minster to the Library of Christ's Church Canterbury, 1713.- Church of England. Booke of Common Prayer, : and administration of the sacraments. And other rites and ceremonies of the Church of England. 1630.
[W2/A-1-12(1)]
Inscription on second front free endpaper: The Gift of Mr John Lewis Vicar of Minster to the Library of Christ's Church Canterbury, 1713.- 1721 : Canon David Wilkins
- David Wilkins (1685–1745), born in Memel, Prussia, was a prebendary 1720-1745. He had previously been the Archbishop’s librarian at Lambeth, 1715-18, and was professor of Arabic at Cambridge, 1724-1729. (Venn; Ramsay p.388; CCEd)
On his installation at Canterbury he presented this book of which he was the editor.
- Paraphrasis Chaldaica in librum priorem et posteriorem Chronicorum auctore Rabbi Josepho ... Nunc ... & MSto. Cantabrigiensi descripta ... cum versione latina, 1715.
[W/A-2-20]
Presentation inscription on front free endpaper: Liber Ecclesiae Christi Cantuar. Ex donatione Doctissimi Editoris Nunc ejusdem Eccl[es]iae Canonici. 1721.- 1733 : Dean and Chapter's subscription copy
- The Dean and Chapter subscribed to the publication of this book, according to the subscription list (Nomina fautorum) printed in it, which lists: Canterbury, Rev. The Dean and Chapter of.
The copy is marked by the publisher for delivery to Canterbury and gives the subscription price £6-11s-6d.
- Augustin Calmet. Historical, critical, geographical, chronological and etymological dictionary of the Holy Bible, ... annexed, Bibliotheca sacra, or a ... catalogue ... 1732.
[W/B-5-4/6]
Inscription on front pastedown, vol. 1: 3 Volumes For Christ Church Library 1733 p. 6-11-6.- 1761
- These books are probably part of a single order placed by the Dean and Chapter with a bookseller. The dated inscription is probably inserted by a member of the Chapter staff.
- John Taylor, Paraphrase with notes on the Epistle to the Romans. 1754. [W/B-2-35]
- George Benson, D.D. Paraphrase and Notes on six of the Epistles. 1752. [W/B-2-39/40]
- George Benson, D.D. Paraphrase and notes on the three Epistles of St. John. ... By the author of the Paraphrase ... on St. Paul's epistles ... 1749. [W/B-2-40]
Inscription on front pastedown of each book: The Library of Xt. Church Canty. 1761.- 1763 : Revd John Duncombe
- John Duncombe was Rector of St Andrew and St Mary Bredman, Canterbury (1757-86); Vicar of Herne, Kent (1773), Master of Harbledown and St. John's Hospital, and a Six Preacher (1766–1786).
- Abp Thomas Herring. Seven sermons on public occasions. ... With a preface. 1763.
[W/A-3-37]
Inscription on front pastedown: This book belongs to the Library of Christ Church Canterbury - Being the Giftof the Editorof 1763. The Revd Mr John Duncombe Rector of St Andrew & St Mary Breadman in the said City.- 1777–1778 : Archbishop Frederick Cornwallis
- List of various editions of the Bible, and parts thereof, in English; from ... 1526 to 1776. From a manuscript [no. 1140] in the ... Library at Lambeth, much enlarged and improved. 1777.
[W/B-2-25(2]
Inscription on first page: Library of the Cathedral of Canterbury. Presented by His Grace Frederick Lord Archbishop of Canterbury 27th Feb. 1777.- List of various editions of the Bible, and parts thereof, in English. From ... 1526 to 1776. A manuscript list ... by ... Joseph Ames, presented to the Lambeth-Library ... 1778.
[W/B-2-25(1)]
Inscription on half-title: Library of Canterbury Cathedral. Jan 28 1778 Presented by His Grace the Lord Archbishop of Canterbury.- [1781?] : Dean George Horne
- Dr George Horne was Dean from 1781 to 1790. He was also President of Magdalen College, Oxford.
- George Horne, Considerations on the life and death of St. John the Baptist. 1777.
[W/B-1-36]- 1823 : Coombe Collection of Bibles
- Inscription on front pastedown: This collection of anc. English Bibles, &c. was made by the late Rev. Thomas Coombe, D.D. and presented to this library by his sons, Rev. John Riché Coombe, and Rev. Thomas Coombe A.D. M.D.CCC.XXIII
- Holie. Bible. : conteynyng the olde Testament and the newe. 1568.
[W/A-5-18/19]- New Testament : ... translated out of the Latin Vulgat by John Wiclif, ... praefixt A history of the ... translations of the H. Bible ... into English. 1731.
[W/A-5-20]- 1841 : Rev. Joshua Stratton, Sub-Librarian
- Holy Bible; : ... printed from the first edition ... of the present translation. With notes, by ... Thomas Wilson, 1785.
[W/A-1-43/45]
Inscription on front pastedown: Presented to the Chapter Library By the Revd. Joshua Stratton, Sub-Librarian Nov. 22. 1841.- 1842 : Benjamin Harrison, Six Preacher
- Harrison was appointed a Six Preacher by Archbishop Howley in 1842 and probably gave this book to the Library shortly afterwards, perhaps on his installation. He was appointed Archdeacon of Maidstone in 1845 and moved into the Precincts. His personal library was given to the Cathedral by his widow in 1887.
- Biblia ecclesiae polyglotta. : The proper lessons for Sundays, from the ... Old Testament ... with the ... Book of Psalms ... Edited by Frederick Ilif, 1843.
[W/A-1-2]
Presentation inscription c. 1843 on front pastedown: by the Rev. Benjamin Harrison A.M. Chaplain to the Archbishop of Canterbury and one of the six Preachers of the Cathedral.- 1853 : Thomas Evance Jones
- Jones was Organist of Canterbury Cathedral 1831–1872.
- Benjamin Hederich, M. Benj. Hederici Lexicon manuale Graecum, : ... Recensitum & ... auctum a Sam. Patrick.
[W/A-3-23]
Presentation inscription on half-title: Presented to the Chapter Library by Mr Jones - by accnt(?) 1853.- 1871 : Dean Henry Alford
- Henry Alford was Dean 1857–1871.
- Holy Bible. 1859.
[W/A-3-20]
Presentation inscription on second front free endpaper: Canterbury Cathedral. For the Dean's Stall. The Bible out of which Dean Alford was accustomed to read the second Lesson in the Afternoon. Presented by Mrs. Alford. February 1871.- 1873 : Canon John Charles Buchanan Riddell
- Riddell was appointed honorary canon of Canterbury in 1864. He was the Rector of Harrietsham.
- Roman Catholic Church. Missale sanctae Lugdunensis ecclesiae, primae Galliarum sedis. 1737.
[W/B-4-20]
Inscription on front pastedown: Presented by the Rev. J.C. Buchanan Ridell, Hon. Canon, 1873.- Breviarium Senonense. 1780.
[W/A-2-35/38]
Inscription on verso of front free endpaper: Presented by The Rev. J.C. Buchanan Riddell, Hon. Canon, 1873.- Roman Catholic Church. Missale metropolitanae ac primatialis ecclesiae Senonensis. 1785.
[W/B-4-25]
Inscription on verso of front free endpaper: Presented by the Rev.J.C. Buchanan Riddell, Hon. Canon, 1873- Roman Catholic Church. Missale Ambrosianum. 1831.
[W/B-6-16]
Inscription on verso of front free endpaper: Presented by the Rev.J.C. Buchanan Riddell, Hon. Canon, 1873.- 1882 : Bibliotheca Robertsoniana
- James Craigie Robertson (1813-82) was a church historian who became Canon of Canterbury in 1859. He was Canon Librarian 1859–1882.
The presentation label on the front pastedown of the books reads: Bibliotheca Robertsoniana. In Memoriam Viri Doctissimi Colendissimiq: Jacobi Craigie Robertson Hujus Ecclesiae Canonici [ ] Amicus Hunc Librum Dedicat MDCCCLXXXII with a space for the name of the individual donors.Inscriptions recording contributors to the Bibliotheca Robertsoniana include:
- R. C. Hussey Cantianus
- Carolus J. Plumptre Fridwellensis
- Alexander Wetherell
- Edm. Bishop Londoniensis
- Robertus Hare M.A. Hujus Ecclesiæ Præcentor
- Alicia Louisa Graham
- 1885 : Dean Robert Payne Smith
- Payne Smith was Dean 1871–1895.
- New Testament : ... revised A.D. 1881.
[W/A-3-21]
Presentation inscription on front free endpaper: The Cathedral Library Canterbury from R. Payne Smith Dec. 1 1885.- 1895 : Canon Francis James Holland
- Henry More. Discourses on several texts of Scripture. 1692.
[W/C-2-42]
Presentation label on front free endpaper: ... by Revd. Canon Holland this 1st day of Jany. 1895.- 1904 : Canon Bruce Payne
- Gregory I, Pope. Biblia Gregoriana : seu commentaria textuum Scripturae Sacrae, S. Gregorii Papae I. ... collecta ex omnibus ejusdem operibus ... emendatis, et auctis. 1731.
[W/B-4-9]
Presentation label on front pastedown: presented to the Library by Revd. Canon Bruce Payne this 16th day of August 1904.
Inscription on half title: The Rev. D. Bruce Payne. D.D. March 13th 1870. [and:] presented by Canon Bruce Payne April 1906.- 1904 : Canon Frederick Charles Woodhouse
- Woodhouse (1827-1905) was a Canon of Canterbury Cathedral until his death in 1905.
- Hexaglot Bible : ... in the original tongues ... with the Septuagint, the Syriac (of the New Testament), the Vulgate ... English ... German ... French. 1874.
[W/A-1-37/42]
Label recording presentation: by Revd. Canon Woodhouse 10 August 1904.- 1920 : Dr Charles Cotton, Deputy Librarian
- Dr Cotton was (honorary) Deputy Librarian 1918–1939.
- Erasmus, Desiderius. In Nouum Testamentum annotationes. 1540.
[W/C-5-20]
Presentation label on front free endpaper: Charles Cotton O.B.E., F.R.C.P. in memory of Robert Hugh A. Cotton, B.A. Priest + 2nd. Lieut. R.A.S.C. this 9 day of January 1920- 1928 : Archbishop Randall Davidson
- Randall Davidson was Archbishop of Canterbury 1903-1928.
- The order of the Administration of the Lord's Supper. 1911.
[W/A-5-21]
Inscription on second free endpaper: Presented to Canterbury Cathedral on his resignation of the Archbishopric 12 November 1928 by Randall Cantuar:- 1931 : Dr Charles Cotton, Deputy Librarian
- Dr Cotton was (honorary) Deputy Librarian 1918–1939.
- Holy Bible, : according to the Established Version: with the ... substitution of the original Hebrew names, in place of ... Lord and God ... 1830.
[W/A-1-8]
Book stamp on front free endpaper: Ex Libris Carol. Cotton.
Presentation label on verso of free front end-paper: by Dr Cotton 15 Jany. 1931.
MS notes by Cotton.- 1946 : Archbishop Randall Davidson
- Order for the administration of the Holy Communion : ... Confirmation ... Matrimony ... Making, ordaining, and consecrating of bishops, priests and deacons. 1885.
[W/A-3-32]
Inscription on free front endpaper: This book belonged to Randall Davidson Archbishop of Canterbury 1903-1928 and is given to the Dean and Chapter of Canterbury, Holy Week 1946.
[In a different hand:] A gift on leaving Windsor from The ladies attending the Bible Class held for five years in the Chapter Library of S. George's Windsor Castle. [in pencil:] 1891.