Treatise on heraldry, closely related to ‘A System of Heraldry’ by Alexander Nisbet, but very much shorter.
File
Identifier: Adv.MS.17.2.2
Scope and Contents
The treatise was compiled in the reign of James VII, 1685-1701 (see folio 38) and quotes from authorities such as Menestrier, Guillim and Sir George Mackenzie.
Engraved plates illustrating various arms have been inserted, most of which examples are to be found in ‘A System of Heraldry’, by Alexander Nisbet.
Dates
- Creation: 1685-1701.
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
0.00 Linear metres (51 + 3 blank folios. Octavo.)
Language of Materials
English
Custodial History
The manuscript was bought by the Advocates’ Library in 1898.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Presented, 1925, by the Faculty of Advocates to the nation on the foundation of the National Library of Scotland.
Bibliography
Nisbet, Alexander. ‘A System of Heraldry’ (Edinburgh, 1722).
- 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
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National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk