Etymology
The word "Harleian" is derived from the surname of Robert Harley, 1st Earl of Oxford and Mortimer (1661-1724), a renowned English politician and book collector.
Meaning
The term "Harleian" is used to describe anything related to Robert Harley:
Origin
Robert Harley was an avid book collector who amassed a vast collection of manuscripts, printed books, and other items. He began collecting in the late 17th century and continued throughout his life.
After Harley's death in 1724, his collection was sold to the British government and became part of the British Library. The Harleian Manuscripts are now one of the most important collections of manuscripts in the world, containing over 7,500 items.
The term "Harleian" became associated with this collection and is now used to describe any manuscript or other item that was once part of Harley's library. It is also used to describe the distinctive style of binding used on many of the manuscripts in the collection.
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