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| − | A native of [[location::Devon]]. BA [[education::Exeter College, Oxford]] 1597, MA 1601. [[ | + | A native of [[location::Devon]]. BA [[education::Exeter College, Oxford]] 1597, MA 1601. [[occupation::rector|Rector]] of [[location::St Mawgan, Cornwall]] from 1603 until his death. |
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| − | Numerous books at [[location::Lanhydrock House, Cornwall]] previously belonged to Peter. Most of them have pre-1600 imprints, suggesting that most of his book-buying (some new, some second-hand) took place during his time in Oxford. His books may have passed to [[ | + | Numerous books at [[location::Lanhydrock House, Cornwall]] previously belonged to Peter. Most of them have pre-1600 imprints, suggesting that most of his book-buying (some new, some second-hand) took place during his time in [[location::Oxford]]. His books may have passed to [[crossreference::Hannibal Gamon 1582-1651|Hannibal Gamon]], his successor in the rectory. Examples: at Lanhydrock House. |
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| − | Peter's books are regularly inscribed | + | Peter's books are regularly inscribed “Tho. Petri liber”, or similar, sometimes with a price and date added; at least one book at Lanhydrock has the initials T.P. stamped on the front cover. |
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| − | + | *Foster, J. ''Alumni Oxonienses'', Oxford, 1891. | |
| − | *J. | + | *Purcell, M. The library at Lanhydrock, ''The Book Collector'' 54 (2005), 195-230. |
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Latest revision as of 23:11, 23 March 2023
Thomas PETER d.1618
Biographical Note
A native of Devon. BA Exeter College, Oxford 1597, MA 1601. Rector of St Mawgan, Cornwall from 1603 until his death.
Books
Numerous books at Lanhydrock House, Cornwall previously belonged to Peter. Most of them have pre-1600 imprints, suggesting that most of his book-buying (some new, some second-hand) took place during his time in Oxford. His books may have passed to Hannibal Gamon, his successor in the rectory. Examples: at Lanhydrock House.
Characteristic Markings
Peter's books are regularly inscribed “Tho. Petri liber”, or similar, sometimes with a price and date added; at least one book at Lanhydrock has the initials T.P. stamped on the front cover.
Sources
- Foster, J. Alumni Oxonienses, Oxford, 1891.
- Purcell, M. The library at Lanhydrock, The Book Collector 54 (2005), 195-230.