Sale Catalogues

Scope and Content

A collection of Sale Catalogues, Maps and Plans of freehold and leasehold properties together with articles and effects in the counties of Anglesey, Caernarfon, Carmarthen, Denbigh, Flint, Merioneth, Montgomery and Radnor in Wales, and in the counties of Stafford and Cheshire in England.

Administrative / Biographical History

The compiler of this collection of sale catalogues is unknown but there is no doubt that these items are of important historical value, providing information about land ownership over an extensive period. Some contain maps and plans and manuscript annotations.

Access Information

Open

Open to all users.

Custodial History

The majority of this collection of Sale Catalogues was at one time kept in the University Library where they were regarded as printed books. They were transferred to the Archives and Special Collections for safety and ease of storage.