(Q46325)
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England and Wales. Sovereign (1547-1553 : Edward VI)
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Calligraphy--England--16th century
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Manuscripts, Renaissance--England--1550-1600
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Seals, wax
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Letters patent--England--16th century
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Worcester, William Somerset, Earl of, approximately 1525-1589
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Northamptonshire (England)--Charters, grants, privileges
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Edward VI, King of England, 1537-1553--Portraits
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Worcester, Charles Somerset, Earl of, approximately 1460-1526
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1553.
16. century
1553Gregorian
1553Gregorian
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Extent: 1 leaf : vellum ; 39 x 62 cm. folded to 36 x 62 cm.
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Written in a gothic documentary script in brown ink in long lines, the first line in tall ornamented blackletter. The initial E of Edwardus contains a drawing of the king in pen and gray wash.
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Dated Westminster 27 March 7 Edward VI.
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The king's seal in red or brown wax, of which only a part now remains, is laced through the bottom of the document with green and white plaited cords.
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In a protective box.
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Bequest of Philip Hofer, 1984.
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23 July 2024
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23 July 2024
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