'The History of King Richard the Third: comprised in five bookes'
MS. Malone 1
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
'The History of King Richard the Third: comprised in five bookes'
Shelfmark
MS. Malone 1
Summary
'The History of King Richard the Third: comprised in five bookes. Written by Geo: Buck Esqre', dedicated to 'Thomas vicounte Alesborough Lo: Keeper of the Great Seale of England' (probably Thomas lord Ellesmere, lord keeper 1603-17).
The book was really written by Sir George Buc or Buck (d. 1623), though printed (in 1646) as by 'George Buck Esq.'.
Date
written in about the middle of the 17th cent.
Language
English
Physical facet
On paper
Physical extent
325 Leaves
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Collection contents
'The History of King Richard the Third: comprised in five bookes'
