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Photostats of manuscript insertions in the British Library copy (C.25.c.10(1)) of the first edition of ‘History of the Reformation in Scotland’ by John Knox (London, 1587)., 1559.

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Identifier: MS.8494, folios 84-112

Scope and Contents

The insertions are copies, probably taken from originals now in the Public Record office, of letters sent by John Knox to Elisabeth and Cecil in 1559. They were incorporated in Buchanan's edition of 'History of the Reformation in Scotland' (1644) and in all subsequent editions.

Dates

  • Creation: 1559.

Conditions Governing Access

Normal access conditions apply.

Conditions Governing Use

Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.

Extent

29 Leaves

Language of Materials

From the Series: Undetermined

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Presented, 1953, by the Government Photostat Service.

Repository Details

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

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