A Writ of Privy Seal by which king George i appointed a council of regency
A Writ of Privy Seal by which king George i appointed a council of regency during his absence abroad, dated June 14, 1720, with the great seal of England. The borders are illuminated with designs of foliage, including the royal arms and other shields. 2 sheets.
Dates
- Creation: Written in A.D. 1720
Extent
1 box
Language of Materials
- Latin
Preferred Citation
Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. Lat. misc. b. 8, fols. 1-2]
Shelfmark:
MS. Lat. misc. b. 8
Collection ID (for staff)
CMD ID 19518
Abstract
A Writ of Privy Seal by which king George i appointed a council of regency
Biographical / Historical
King George I (1660-1727) was King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1714 until 1727.
Other Finding Aids
Falconer Madan, et al., A summary catalogue of western manuscripts in the Bodleian Library at Oxford which have not hitherto been catalogued in the Quarto series (7 vols. in 8 [vol. II in 2 parts], Oxford, 1895-1953; reprinted, with corrections in vols. I and VII, Munich, 1980), vol. VI, no. 33089
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Bought from mr. H. Boss of London in June, 1902.
Physical Facet
On parchment
Physical Facet
illuminated
Dimensions
2 ft. 2 in. × 2 ft. 11 in. in a cloth box 19 × 8 5/8 × 2 in.
- Title
- A Writ of Privy Seal by which king George i appointed a council of regency
- Status
- Published
- Date
- EAD version 2020 by Alice Whichelow
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
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