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Description of the armorial bearings of Scottish families, some bearings being shown in colour., Late 17th century.

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Identifier: MS.979

Scope and Contents

On folio 4 verso is a note, “This Copie I had from the originall written by Sr. Patrick Lyon Lord Carse and lent to me by him selfe all wrñ with his own hand, which he had lent before to Sr. George McKenzie the king's advocate, who copied itt & made severall additions therto, as every one may doe from ther own experience as I myselfe have done in seāll places. Facile est inventis addere. W A".

Dates

  • Creation: Late 17th century.

Conditions Governing Access

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Conditions Governing Use

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Extent

335 Leaves ; Duodecimo.

Language of Materials

From the Series: Undetermined

Arrangement

iii + 332 folios.

The armorial bearings are in alphabetical order.

Repository Details

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

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