'The Life and Raigne of King Henry the VIII'
MS. Bodl. 910
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
'The Life and Raigne of King Henry the VIII'
Shelfmark
MS. Bodl. 910
Summary
'The Life and Raigne of King Henry the VIII'
Date
Written A.D. 1638
Language
English
Physical facet
On paper, binding, dark blue calf with gold ornament and a Herbert motto ΑΠΛΑΝΩΣ binding a sheaf of arrows, English work of about 1640
Physical extent
966 pages
Custodial history
Manuscript 2909 acquired by the Bodleian Library
Acquisition
The books probably arrived soon after Jan. 31, 1643/4, though probably not available for public use until lord Herbert's death in 1648.
Subject
17th century
Literature
Royal family
