`Off the Military and Equestrial Ordor of St Andrew commonly called the ordor of the Thisle`; an essay, apparently intended as the first chapter of a larger work, on the early history, insignia, etc., of the Order.
Item
Identifier: Adv.MS.31.1.13
Scope and Contents
The essay ascribes the foundation of the Order to Achaius, and quotes the same authorities as does ‘A System of Heraldry’, volume ii, pages 104-106. It also cites a manuscript by Sir James Balfour.
Dates
- Creation: Late 17th century-early 18th century.
Extent
0.00 Linear metres (4 folios. Folio.)
Language of Materials
English
Custodial History
The manuscript was bought by the Advocates’ Library in 1723, at the sale of Sir Robert Sibbald`s library.
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. ‘System of Heraldry’ (Edinburgh, 1816).
Genre / Form
- Title
- National Library of Scotland Catalogue of Manuscripts
- Author
- National Library of Scotland
- Date
- 09 07 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
Contact:
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Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk