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William Camden: Historical armorial of England

 Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.8137

Scope and Contents

A collection, probably autograph, of five hundred and ten coats of arms in colour. The entries are arranged chronologically, starting with William I and ending with James I. Genealogical notes and other particulars have been added in most instances. The majority of the book was compiled around 1598, but there are two coats of arms of James I that probably date from the year of his succession (1603). There is catalogue entry describing the collection on the inside cover.

Dates

  • Creation: 1600 (Circa)

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

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).

Extent

1 collection

Language of Materials

English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The volume was formerly the property of William A. Macfarlane-Grieve Esq., whose bookplate is on the inside cover. Purchased by the Library from the executors of G.M. Macfarlane-Grieve, 1975.

Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository

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