"Henry the thrid, lord of Ireland, duke of Normandy, Guien and Aquatayne, etc. the fortie-sixth monarche of England, his raigne, acts and issue, written by John Speed"
MS. Rawl. A. 489
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
"Henry the thrid, lord of Ireland, duke of Normandy, Guien and Aquatayne, etc. the fortie-sixth monarche of England, his raigne, acts and issue, written by John Speed"
Shelfmark
MS. Rawl. A. 489
Summary
From comparison with other MSS. of Speed's in private possession, this volume [which contains throughout many original alterations and substitutions] appears to be undoubtedly in the autograph of its author.
It ends with the following reference to another (and that probably the printed) book: "His wife and yssue, see in the booke."
Date
17th century
Language
English
Physical facet
On paper, in folio
Physical extent
31 Leaves
Custodial history
Olim numero 758 insignitus.
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Collection contents
Rawlinson A: English History
"Henry the thrid, lord of Ireland, duke of Normandy, Guien and Aquatayne, etc. the fortie-sixth monarche of England, his raigne, acts and issue, written by John Speed"
