Style book, possibly of James Weir, Writer to the Signet.
Scope and Contents
A collection of Scots conveyancing styles compiled about the end of 16th century. On folio 79 verso is the signature of James Weir, Writer to the Signet (admitted 1668; died 1687).
Dates
- Creation: Late 16th century-early 17th century.
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
125 Leaves ; Small quarto.
Language of Materials
Undetermined
Arrangement
125 folios.
Other Finding Aids
The description is based on the “Catalogue of the manuscripts in the Advocates’ Library. II. Law" (F.R.185).
There is an index at the beginning of the volume.
Custodial History
The manuscript was bought by the Advocates Library, 1911, from John Grant, Edinburgh.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Presented, 1925, by the Faculty of Advocates to the nation on the foundation of the National Library of Scotland.
Physical Description
Old vellum binding.
Genre / Form
- Title
- National Library of Scotland Catalogue of Manuscripts
- Author
- National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
- Description rules
- International Standard for Archival Description - General
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository
Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
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