Joseph Watkinson d.ca.1721

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Joseph WATKINSON d.ca.1721

Biographical Note

Fellow of Merton College, Oxford. In 1706 Watkinson visited the museum collection of Ralph Thoresby, leaving his name and a Latin proverb, 'luvat curiosa felicitas' in the manuscript guest book.

Books

Watkinson's books were sold by retail sale from 11 March 1721 in Oxford.

Sources

  • Alston, R. C. Inventory of sale catalogues ... 1676-1800, St Philip, 2010.
  • Bibliotheca Watkinsoniana; or, a catalogue of curious books contain'd in the library of the Reverend Mr. Jos. Watkinson, late Fellow of Merton College, Oxon., [Oxford, 1721].
  • Ralph Thoresby's Album, YAS/MS27, Yorkshire Archaeological Society, University of Leeds.