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Register of the John Hammond, A sweete poesie [sic] of variety of flowers that fade not...
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    Title: John Hammond, A sweete poesie [sic] of variety of flowers that fade not...,
    Date (inclusive): 1600
    Collection number: MSS 0062
    Extent: 0.20 linear feet (1 v. ([270] p.))
    Repository: Mandeville Special Collections Library, Geisel Library, UC, San Diego
    La Jolla, CA 92093-0175
    Shelf Location: For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Library's online catalog.
    Language: English.

    Preferred Citation

    John Hammond, A sweete poesie [sic] of variety of flowers that fade not..., MSS 0062. Mandeville Special Collections Library, UCSD.

    ABSTRACT

    Bound manuscript, commonplace book, containing poetry and prose, apparently written by John Hammond for his grandson, John Hammond. Much of the text relates to religious subjects. On verso of front cover: bookplate of Don Cameron Allen. Also includes a slip of paper naming the author as "W. Hammond" and dating the volume as "early 17th century."