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"Henry the thrid, lord of Ireland, duke of Normandy, Guien and Aquatayne, etc. the fortie-sixth monarche of England, his raigne, acts and issue, written by John Speed", 17th century

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MS. Rawl. A. 489
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From comparison with other MSS. of Speed's in private possession, this volume [which contains throughout many original alterations and substitutions] appears to be undoubtedly in the autograph of its author.

It ends with the following reference to another (and that probably the printed) book: "His wife and yssue, see in the booke."

Dates

  • Creation: 17th century

Extent

31 Leaves

Language of Materials

  • English

Shelfmark

MS. Rawl. A. 489

Custodial History

Olim numero 758 insignitus.

Bibliography

  • This manuscript is altogether different from the Life printed in his History of Great Britain, having much additional matter, although in some parts the narrative is much shorter.

Physical Facet

On paper, in folio

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository

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