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Shortened version of ‘A Display of Heraldry’ by John Guillim.

 Item
Identifier: Adv.MS.16.2.13

Scope and Contents

The edition used was that of 1660 or later, since it includes the arms of George, Earl of Bristol, 1653-1677 (page 74). The arms are painted, but some omissions have been supplied a little later, not all of which are coloured.

Dates

  • Creation: Late 17th century.

Extent

0.00 Linear metres (195 pages. Quarto.)

Language of Materials

English

Custodial History

A bookplate, drawn in manuscript, of R A Waters, painter, is pasted inside the front cover.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Presented, 1925, by the Faculty of Advocates to the nation on the foundation of the National Library of Scotland.

Title
National Library of Scotland Catalogue of Manuscripts
Author
National Library of Scotland
Date
27 01 2015
Description rules
Finding Aid Prepared Using Local Descriptive Rules
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

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

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