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'Roit or Quheill of Tyme', a chronicle of the Kings of Scotland, with a history of the world, from the Creation to the marriage of James V of Scotland in 1537, by Adam Abell., 16th century.

 Item
Identifier: MS.1746

Scope and Contents

On folio xvii verso is a poem, in a late 16th-century hand, on tobacco, beginning:

'Why should any man dispise so good, so holy ane exercyse'.

Dates

  • Creation: 16th century.

Conditions Governing Access

Normal access conditions apply.

Conditions Governing Use

Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.

Extent

147 Leaves ; Quarto.

Language of Materials

Scots

Custodial History

The manuscript, was apparently the property of Sir William Sinclair of Roslin in 1565.

Repository Details

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

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