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| − | ===[[name::Edward]] [[name::GWYNN]] | + | ===[[name::Edward]] [[name::GWYNN]] d.[[date of death::1645]]=== |
[[File:GwynnEdward1.JPG| thumb | 200px | Binding of Edward Gwynn (front cover) (Lincoln College, Oxford F. Justinianus, ''Index universalis alphabeticus'', 1612)]] | [[File:GwynnEdward1.JPG| thumb | 200px | Binding of Edward Gwynn (front cover) (Lincoln College, Oxford F. Justinianus, ''Index universalis alphabeticus'', 1612)]] | ||
[[File:GwynnEdward2.JPG| thumb | 200px | Binding of Edward Gwynn (rear cover) (Lincoln College, Oxford F. Justinianus, ''Index universalis alphabeticus'', 1612)]] | [[File:GwynnEdward2.JPG| thumb | 200px | Binding of Edward Gwynn (rear cover) (Lincoln College, Oxford F. Justinianus, ''Index universalis alphabeticus'', 1612)]] | ||
====Biographical Note==== | ====Biographical Note==== | ||
| − | Son of [[family::Thomas Gwynn]] of [[location::London]]. Admitted to the [[organisations::Middle Temple]] 1610, being then noted as a member of [[organisations::Furnivall’s Inn]]. Little else is known of his life, which is assumed to have been spent in routine [[occupation::lawyer|legal practice]]; his name appears in records from time to time, renting chambers with his fellow [[occupation::lawyer]] [[associates::Alexander Chorley]] in 1626, being appointed an [[occupation::Utter Barrister]] in 1631. He corresponded with [[crossreference::Sir Simon Archer]]. | + | Son of [[family::Thomas Gwynn]] of [[location::London]]. Admitted to the [[organisations::Middle Temple]] 1610, being then noted as a member of [[organisations::Furnivall’s Inn]]. Little else is known of his life, which is assumed to have been spent in routine [[occupation::lawyer|legal practice]]; his name appears in records from time to time, renting chambers with his fellow [[occupation::lawyer]] [[associates::Alexander Chorley]] in 1626, being appointed an [[occupation::Utter Barrister]] in 1631. He corresponded with [[crossreference::Simon Archer 1581-1662|Sir Simon Archer]]. |
====Books==== | ====Books==== | ||
| − | + | Many books from Gwynn’s library survive today, widely scattered, and he is thought to have owned at least several hundred volumes. His name has become well-known in book collecting history, partly for his distinctive name-stamped bindings (see below), and partly because he owned some particularly celebrated books, including a copy of the [[date of publication::1512]] Wynkyn de Worde [[book title::''Helyas Knight of the Swan'']] on vellum, and most notably a set of nine early Shakespeare quartos bound together (now in the [[present repository::Library of Congress]], and the [[present repository::Folger Library]], respectively). Other surviving books suggest that his collection included a wide range of subject coverage, typical of its time, with many continental imprints as well as [[language::English]] ones. The Folger Library's ''Folgerpedia'' includes a list of all known surviving books from Gywnn's library. He bequeathed his [[bequest::books]] to [[beneficiary::Alexander Chorley]] (with whom he seems to have been associated throughout his life), who appears to have sold them soon afterwards; at least one Gwynn book was acquired by [[crossreference::Sir Roger Twysden|Roger Twysden]] in 1652. Examples: see the list maintained at the Folger Library, in the Sources below. | |
====Characteristic Markings==== | ====Characteristic Markings==== | ||
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| − | *[https://folgerpedia.folger.edu/ | + | *[https://folgerpedia.folger.edu/List_of_books_owned_by_Edward_Gwynn Folgerpedia - List of Books owned by Gwynn]. |
*Jackson, W. A. ‘Edward Gwynn’ in his ''Records of a bibliographer'', 1967, 114-119. | *Jackson, W. A. ‘Edward Gwynn’ in his ''Records of a bibliographer'', 1967, 114-119. | ||
*Ricci, S. de ''English collectors of books and manuscripts'', 1930, 28. | *Ricci, S. de ''English collectors of books and manuscripts'', 1930, 28. | ||
| − | *Styles, P. Sir Simon Archer, in his ''Studies in seventeenth-century West Midlands history'', 1978, 1-41. | + | *Styles, P. Sir Simon Archer, in his ''Studies in seventeenth-century West Midlands history'', 1978, 1-41. |
| + | *Information from Alan Nelson. | ||
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Latest revision as of 05:38, 24 September 2022
Edward GWYNN d.1645
Biographical Note
Son of Thomas Gwynn of London. Admitted to the Middle Temple 1610, being then noted as a member of Furnivall’s Inn. Little else is known of his life, which is assumed to have been spent in routine legal practice; his name appears in records from time to time, renting chambers with his fellow lawyer Alexander Chorley in 1626, being appointed an Utter Barrister in 1631. He corresponded with Sir Simon Archer.
Books
Many books from Gwynn’s library survive today, widely scattered, and he is thought to have owned at least several hundred volumes. His name has become well-known in book collecting history, partly for his distinctive name-stamped bindings (see below), and partly because he owned some particularly celebrated books, including a copy of the 1512 Wynkyn de Worde Helyas Knight of the Swan on vellum, and most notably a set of nine early Shakespeare quartos bound together (now in the Library of Congress, and the Folger Library, respectively). Other surviving books suggest that his collection included a wide range of subject coverage, typical of its time, with many continental imprints as well as English ones. The Folger Library's Folgerpedia includes a list of all known surviving books from Gywnn's library. He bequeathed his books to Alexander Chorley (with whom he seems to have been associated throughout his life), who appears to have sold them soon afterwards; at least one Gwynn book was acquired by Roger Twysden in 1652. Examples: see the list maintained at the Folger Library, in the Sources below.
Characteristic Markings
Most of the known Gwynn books are identifiable from his preference for having his name gilt-stamped on the bindings, typically early 17th-century plain calf with blind fillets, with “EDWARD*GWYNN” on the upper cover and “E G” on the lower.
Sources
- Folgerpedia - List of Books owned by Gwynn.
- Jackson, W. A. ‘Edward Gwynn’ in his Records of a bibliographer, 1967, 114-119.
- Ricci, S. de English collectors of books and manuscripts, 1930, 28.
- Styles, P. Sir Simon Archer, in his Studies in seventeenth-century West Midlands history, 1978, 1-41.
- Information from Alan Nelson.