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Register of royal warrants

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MS. Eng. hist. c. 311
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Register of royal warrants, 1661-2, in the hands of Sir Edward Nicholas and others, with a list of contents at pp. 239-46.

Dates

  • Creation: 1661-1662

Extent

267 pages

Language of Materials

  • English

Preferred Citation

Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. Eng. hist. c. 311, pp. 1-2].

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Shelfmark:

MS. Eng. hist. c. 311

Collection ID (for staff)

CMD ID 7405

Abstract

Register of royal warrants, 1661-1662.

Biographical / Historical

Sir Edward Nicholas (1593-1669) was an English office holder and politician who served as Secretary of State to Charles I and Charles II.

Custodial History

Sold by a descendant of Sir Edward Nicholas, Sotheby's, 9 June 1909, lot 437; bookplate of F. W. Cock, 1909; Sotheby's, 8 May 1944 (Cock sale), lot 232.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Given by Mrs. F. J. Varley, 1949.

Physical Facet

Blind-tooled vellum binding, inscribed 'No. 111 Warrants and Grants the First Book' on upper cover

Title
Register of royal warrants, 1661-1662
Status
Published
Date
EAD version 2019 by Alice Whichelow
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository

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