Manuscript of the English text of the 'Atlas Scoticus, or Description of Scotland ancient and modern' by Sir Robert Sibbald., [Circa 1682.]
Item
Identifier: Adv.MS.15.1.1
Scope and Contents
The manuscript contains the material outlined in ‘An account of the Scotish atlas’, pages 4-8:
(i) the general description of Britain (folio 2);
(ii) ancient Scotland (folio 3);
(iii) the description of the shires beginning with the Merse (folio 44).
At the end are tables of `The Longitudes and Latitudes of the most remarkable places` (folio 230 verso).
Dates
- Creation: [Circa 1682.]
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
231 Leaves ; Folio.
Language of Materials
From the Series: English
Repository Details
Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository
Contact:
Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk
Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk