Coronation processes for King James the second
MS. Douce 197
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
Coronation processes for King James the second
Shelfmark
MS. Douce 197
Summary
'Processus factus ad coronationem ... Jacobi secundi Regis Angliæ ...', Apr. 23, 1685, embodying all the petitions for the privilege of service at the coronation (in French), but not the religious service. The Oxford claim is at p. 23. Douce has supplied indexes of places, persons, and claims, with other notes. The name of J. Byrom is on p. 1, and he may have been the copyist of the book.
Date
written in or soon after 1685
Language
French
Latin
Physical facet
On paper, binding: red morocco, with gold ornament and the royal arms, contemporary
Physical extent
94 pages
Custodial history
The 18th cent. armorial bookplate of sir Ashton Lever is on the inner cover. In the Richard Gough sale 1810 this was no. 4326, bought by Douce.
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Collection contents
Coronation processes for King James the second
