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Holmes, John, 1800-1854 (antiquary)

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1800 - 1854

Biography

John Holmes (1800-1854), antiquary

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

 Series

Volume containing a manuscript catalogue by John Holmes (Manuscripts Department, British Museum), March 1849-May 1849

 Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.8207
Scope and Contents

Mainly 15th century manuscripts owned by the Duc d'Anmale, with illustrations of coats of arms, inscribed 'for The Lord of Ashburnham May 1849. J.H.' Fixed inside front cover with Lord Ashburnham's seal: 'Note of some of the Mss belonging to the Duc d' Anmale March 1849'

Dates: March 1849-May 1849
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).