English legal commonplace book, in law French, c.1620
Scope and Contents
1 volume, c.1620, written in one hand throughout, subject titles in English, notes in law French; original boards covered in calf, each board stamped with gilt 'EE'. Formerly owned by John Campbell, 1st Baron Campbell of St. Andrews (1779-1861), Lord Chancellor, his card pasted inside front board.
Dates
- Creation: 1620 (circa)
Language of Materials
Notes in Law French
Conditions Governing Access
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Extent
1 collection
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Purchased from Samuel Gedge Ltd. (catalogue 1, no.48), 23 NOV 2006
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
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