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)
Single Item
MS. Eng. misc. b. 32
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- (fols. 185-264) unpublished printed essay, interleaved, with manuscript additions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
Language of Materials
- English
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
Abstract
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
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
- 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
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository
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Weston Library
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Oxford OX1 3BG United Kingdom
specialcollections.enquiries@bodleian.ox.ac.uk