Blazons of Scottish arms by Sir James Balfour of Denmilne.
Scope and Contents
Sir James Balfour’s signature and the date 1630 appear on folio i, but he seems to have added to the collection, as the latest date given is 1643 (folio 19 verso). The arms are arranged alphabetically under the family name or title, and a few are drawn in trick. The collection is followed (folio 63) by blazons of foreign arms, mostly provinces, duchies or cities.
Dates
- Creation: 1630-1643.
Extent
0.00 Linear metres (iv + 65 folios.)
Language of Materials
English
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Vellum binding.
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.30.
Physical Description
0.00 linear metresiv + 65 folios.150.00 x 380.00 millimetres
Dimensions
150.00 x 380.00 millimetres
Genre / Form
- 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
Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
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Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
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