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
Contact:
Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk
Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk