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Seventeenth-century manuscript of Stair's ‘Institutions’, being most of Book I and the whole of Books II-III, ending at 'Vitious Intromission'., 17th century.

 Item
Identifier: MS.3172

Scope and Contents

The manuscript is followed by a commentary in different hands of the same period (folio 182).

Dates

  • Creation: 17th century.

Conditions Governing Access

Normal access conditions apply.

Conditions Governing Use

Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.

Extent

207 Leaves ; Folio.

Language of Materials

From the Collection: Undetermined

Arrangement

ii + 205 + several blank folios.

Other Finding Aids

With an index (folio 176).

Custodial History

The names Wm. Hamilton and William (?)Carns occur on folio i.

Bibliography

Stair, James Dalrymple, Viscount of. 'Institutions of the laws of Scotland' (Edinburgh, 1681).

Repository Details

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

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