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Statutes of the Order of the Garter., Circa 1500.

 Item
Identifier: Ch.A.43

Scope and Contents

Compared with the French text printed in the appendix to `The Institution, Laws and Ceremonies of the most noble Order of the Garter`, this copy has, in addition to frequent minor variations, large differences in section 25 (=XXIV), and sections 24, 26-28 do not appear in the printed text at all.

Dates

  • Creation: Circa 1500.

Language of Materials

French, Middle (circa 1300-1600)

Conditions Governing Access

Normal access conditions apply.

Conditions Governing Use

Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.

Extent

0.00 Linear metres

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Two pieces of parchment, joined to form a roll.

Custodial History

Bought at the sale of Sir Robert Sibbald`s Library, 1723.

Related Materials

Other versions of these statutes are Adv.MS.31.7.18 (English) and Adv.MS.32.6.9, folios 1-17 (English), 49-57 (French), and MS.[?] (French).

Bibliography

Ashmole, E. `The Institution, Laws and Ceremonies of the most noble Order of the Garter`, London, 1672, Appendix.

Repository Details

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

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