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Copy of ‘The institutions of the law of Scotland’ by Sir James Dalrymple, 1st Viscount Stair., [1671, or before.]

 Item
Identifier: MS.5434

Scope and Contents

The general arrangement is that of the first printed edition of 1681, but the text is in places shorter and slightly different.

The book is signed 'Jedburgh, Nov. 1671'. There are legal notes, some in the hand of Robert Ker, 4th Lord Jedburgh, on folios 1 verso-2 and 170-181.

Dates

  • Creation: [1671, or before.]

Conditions Governing Access

Normal access conditions apply.

Conditions Governing Use

Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.

Extent

181 Leaves ; Folio.

Language of Materials

From the Fonds: Undetermined

Arrangement

181 folios.

Bibliography

Stair, Dalrymple, James, Viscount of. ‘Institutions of the law of Scotland’ (Edinburgh, 1681).

Repository Details

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

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