A collection of 602 coats of arms of Irish families
MS. Rawl. B. 69
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
A collection of 602 coats of arms of Irish families
Shelfmark
MS. Rawl. B. 69
Summary
360 are very neatly executed in colours, apparently in the time of Charles I., and 242 (at fols. 4b, 5b, 8b, 24b, 42b-54b,) are in trick by a later hand.
Many of the coats in trick exhibit marriage quarterings. The last coat is that of Nich. Brune, son and heir of Sir Valentine Brune, of Ross, co. Kerry, and is attested by Rich. Carney, Athlone pursuivant of arms, 16 May 1681.
An index of names is prefixed.
Date
17th century
Language
English
Physical facet
On paper, in folio
Physical extent
55 Leaves
Custodial history
At the end is the following note: "♀ 8 March, 1733/4, bought this book (part of the last night's sale, but then unsold being mislaid) for 5s. at the sale by auction of the MSS. of Tho. Rawlinson, esq. deceased. Vide catalogue 16th, pa. 24., no. 332. Oliver Acton."
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Collection contents
Rawlinson B: English History
A collection of 602 coats of arms of Irish families
