"Esther, an oratorio", [18th century].Handel, George Frideric, 1685-1759engCopyists MS."An Oratorio set to Musick for James Duke of Chandos by George Frederick Handel."With the bookplate of Thomas Bever (1725-1799), and his note: Purchased at the sale of music of the late Dr. William Boyce [(1711-1779)]. April 15, by me T;B. L.L.D."