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`Crests, Mottos and Supporters of Scots Duckes, Marquises, Earles, Wiscounts and Barrons of Parliament`: descriptions by Sir James Balfour of Denmilne.

 Item
Identifier: Adv.MS.33.2.35

Scope and Contents

The last section has not been completed, and the names of some of the barons are given without their crests and mottoes.

Dates

  • Creation: 1631.

Extent

0.00 Linear metres (i + 26 + several blank folios. Folio.)

Language of Materials

English

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Vellum binding.

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.

Existence and Location of Copies

Microfilm available: Mf.Sec.MSS.30.

Title
National Library of Scotland Catalogue of Manuscripts
Author
National Library of Scotland
Date
20 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

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