Report on the manuscripts of the Earl of Ancaster, preserved at Grimsthorpe
Dublin : H.M.S.O, 1907. First Edition. Near fine copy in cloth-backed plain boards with spine-mounted paper label. Front board and label faintly dust-dulled; the text remains pristine on the interior, with minor creasing and edgewear to some final leaves, and faintly creased corners on some initial ones. A tight, strong and well-preserved example overall. Item #464771
Series; Historical Manuscripts Commission ; 66. Physical description; xl, 594, viii pages : coat of arms ; 25 cm. Notes; At head of title: Historical Manuscripts Commission. Includes bibliographical references and index. Sources in English, French and Latin. Contents; Correspondence -- Ancient deeds -- Inventories -- Accounts -- Miscellaneous -- Appendix. Subjects; Willoughby de Eresby family. Ancaster. Grimsthorpe. Manuscripts. Great Britain. History. Sources. 16th century. 17th century. 18th century. Nobility. Archives. Royal Commission on Historical Manuscripts. 1907. Cd. 3429.
Price: €48.95