Volume inscribed at folio i `A Collection of several Royal [and other] Charters, chiefly relating to Families in the West Country, copied from the Publick Archives from the time of Rob. Bruce to anno 1537`, made by an unidentified compiler some time during the first half of the 18th century., 14th century-1537.
File
Identifier: Adv.MS.25.9.11
Scope and Contents
The volume bears notes and frequent underlinings in John Riddell’s hand. Some of the leaves (folios 58-60) are damaged, the top corners having been burned.
Dates
- Creation: 14th century-1537.
Extent
0.00 Linear metres (iii + 87 folios. Folio.)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Custodial History
The volume was purchased by John Riddell at an auction in 1807.
Bibliography
Maidment, John. ‘The Riddell Papers: a Catalogue of the Annotated Books and Manuscripts of the late John Riddell, Esq., Advocate` (privately printed, Edinburgh, 1863): RC 79.
Genre / Form
Repository Details
Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository
Contact:
Archives and Manuscript Division
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Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk