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Copy of John Bellenden's translation of the ‘Scotorum Historiae’ of Hector Boece, corresponding, with some alterations in single words, to the version printed in 1821., 1st half of 16th century.

 Item
Identifier: MS.3146

Scope and Contents

The copy contains the table of contents, the catalogue of the Kings of Scotland, and Books I-XVII. There is a note in a seventeenth-century hand on folio 1 mentioning that the first twenty leaves of the book are missing. On page 405 is a note of George Paterson, Sheriff Clerk of Haddington, that he made this copy in 1650-1651.

Dates

  • Creation: 1st half of 16th century.

Conditions Governing Access

Normal access conditions apply.

Conditions Governing Use

Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.

Extent

213 Leaves ; Folio.

Language of Materials

From the Collection: Undetermined

Arrangement

x folios + 406 pages.

Repository Details

Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository

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