Contents include: documents concerning the Black Prince's principality of Aquitaine, 1362-1365. (ff.1-5r) Seven documents concerning English rights in Gascony, 1292-1363. (ff.5v-11r) The Treaty of Berwick on Tweed, 1357, and a memorandum on Scottish hostages. (ff.11v-15v) outline of events concerning the English claim to Scotland, 1291-1357. (ff.15v-16v)
Historica quaedam: documents relating to the reign of King Edward III
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- ReferenceGB 338 MS 30
- Former ReferenceGB 338 MSS/030
- Dates of Creation1401-1500
- Name of Creator
- Language of MaterialLatin French Middle 1400-1600
- Physical Description290x210mm 1 volume 20th century binding. Cutting from booksellers catalogue pasted to f.ii.
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Note
This manuscript was created in England in the 15th century. It is written in Latin and French, in a fine secretary hand and includes elaborate penwork initials which include depictions of a mermaid, complete with mirror and comb, and an angel.
Other Finding Aids
Included in the publication: 'A handlist of the manuscript collection' , compiled by Brian Burch and Jenny Clark (Leicester University Library, 1998).
See also: Ker, N.R. ' Medieval manuscripts in British libraries ', (Clarendon Press, 1969-1983), Vol.III, pp.85-86.
Archivist's Note
Former reference MS030.
Description prepared by Andrew Lacey.