(Q47348)
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Towneley, John, 1731-1813
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Brooke, Thomas, Sir, 1830-1908
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Napier, George G
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Armorials--England--16th century
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Drawings--England--16th century
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Manuscripts, Renaissance--England--1550-1600
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Nobility--England--Early works to 1800
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1572-1580.
16. century
1572Gregorian
1580Gregorian
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Extent: 103 leaves, bound ; 42 cm.
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Each entry is a coat of arms in color on the left, with text naming the nobleman and other details of the peerage next to it. In the right margin is named the living holder of the peerage. The text is written in a secretary hand in black ink.
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Title tooled on front board.
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Date and authorship from inscription on f. 92r - "R. Cooke Clarencieulx composuit Anno 1572 reg. Eliz. 14". The last 10 entries follow this inscription and were made after it.
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Bound in contemporary mottled calf, stamped in gilt, rebacked.
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In a tray case, 44 cm.
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John Towneley (bookplate); Thomas Brooke FSA, Armitage Bridge (bookplate); George G. Napier (inscription, "bought October 1922 Ellis 29 New Bond Street).
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Purchased with the Keller Fund, 1961.
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23 July 2024
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23 July 2024
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