(Q46334)
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England. Sovereign (1422-1461 : Henry VI)
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Letters patent--England--15th century
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Manuscripts, Medieval--England--1400-1450
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Seals, wax
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Calligraphy--England--15th century
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Manuscripts, Medieval--England--1450-1500
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Neuland, Walter, active 1450
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Tavener, William, active 1450
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Roxwell (England)--Charters, grants, privileges
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1450.
15. century
1450Gregorian
1450Gregorian
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Extent: 1 leaf : vellum ; 37 x 47 cm. folded to 29 x 47 cm. +
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Written in a doumentary gothic hand in brown ink in long lines. The first line has tall flourished capitals, the H of Henricus being decorated with the monarch's coronet and large flowers.
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The king's seal in green wax, 12 cm. in diameter, is laced through the bottom of the document with pink and white plaited cords.
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Dated Westminster 12 October 28 Henry VI. The names of the clerks John Mapilton and Richard Wetton (either of whom might be the scribe) are given on the turn-up.
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In a tray case, 31 x 50 cm.
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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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