Papers of John Anstis relating to a defence of the legality of the Court of Chivalry, occasioned by the case of Chambers v. Jennings (1701)

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MS. Eng. misc. b. 32

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Papers of John Anstis relating to a defence of the legality of the Court of Chivalry, occasioned by the case of Chambers v. Jennings (1701), including:

(fols. 6-28) 'Abstract of records relating to the Court Military', with index
(fols. 31-49, 52-160, 163-75, 265v-322, 322v-5, 330-56, 357) seven incomplete drafts of essays on the Court of Chivalry
(fols. 185-264) unpublished printed essay, interleaved, with manuscript additions
(fol. 359) list of authorities 'to be consulted about the power of Constable and Marshal'.

Dates

c. 1701

Extent

402 Leaves

Preferred Citation

Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. Eng. misc. b. 32, fols. 1-2]

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Shelfmark:

MS. Eng. misc. b. 32

Collection ID (for staff)

CMD ID 11317

Additional Description

Overview

Papers of John Anstis relating to a defence of the legality of the Court of Chivalry, occasioned by the case of Chambers v. Jennings (1701)

Biographical / Historical

John Anstis (1669-1744) was an English herald and antiquary.

Other Finding Aids

M. Clapinson and T. Rogers, Summary Catalogue of Post-Medieval Western Manuscripts in the Bodleian Library Oxford. Acquisitions 1916-1975. (Oxford, 1991). Vol. 1, no. 42110

Custodial History

S. Baker and G. Leigh, 12 Dec. 1768 (Anstis sale), lot [481]; owned by Sir William Burrell (arms on covers, bookplate on fol. 31).

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Bought, P. J. and A. E. Dobell, cat. 84 (1929), 21.

Physical Facet

Diced calf, gilt border and arms of Burrell on each cover, rebacked

Indexed Names and Subjects

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title: Papers of John Anstis relating to a defence of the legality of the Court of Chivalry, occasioned by the case of Chambers v. Jennings (1701)
Status: Completed
Date: EAD version 2019 by Alice Whichelow
Language of description: English

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Papers of John Anstis relating to a defence of the legality of the Court of Chivalry, occasioned by the case of Chambers v. Jennings (1701)

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Collection ID (for staff)

Additional Description

Overview

Biographical / Historical

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Custodial History

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Physical Facet

Indexed Names and Subjects

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Repository Details

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