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Testimonial for Sir James Balfour of Denmilne by the English College of Arms, followed by the signatures and mottoes of the various heralds and pursuivants below paintings of their own arms.

 Item
Identifier: Adv.MS.13.2.6

Scope and Contents

The manuscript was displayed in the Heraldic Exhibition in Edinburgh in 1891.

Dates

  • Creation: 1628.

Extent

0.00 Linear metres (15 + many blank folios. Octavo.)

Language of Materials

English

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Vellum binding, gilt-stamped, ties missing.

Custodial History

Bought by the Advocates’ Library, 1723, at the sale of Sir Robert Sibbald`s library.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Presented, 1925, by the Faculty of Advocates to the nation on the foundation of the National Library of Scotland.

Existence and Location of Copies

Microfilm available: Mf.Sec.MSS.197.

Bibliography

‘Memorial Catalogue’ (Edinburgh, 1892), number 691.
Title
National Library of Scotland Catalogue of Manuscripts
Author
National Library of Scotland
Date
16 01 2015
Description rules
Finding Aid Prepared Using Local Descriptive Rules
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

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

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