Extracts and notes, mainly from John Steven's continuation of Sir William Dugdale's Monasticon, relating to Buckinghamshire, in Latin and English. On two flyleaves at the beginning is a list of contents in the hand of John Lee, who has also added on fo. 30v 'No. 123 of Whitmore&Fenns Catalogue for 1827 J. Lee'. Inside the front cover: 'J. Lee, Doctors Commons, 1827', Lee's bookplate, and 'Saml. Sandars, Grove Place, Chalfont St. Giles, Bucks.&7 De Vere Gardens, London, W. 1889'.
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This material is held atCambridge University Library
- Reference
- GB 12 MS Add.4159
- Dates of Creation
- 1817 (Circa)
- Language of Material
- English .
- Physical Description
- 1 volume(s) 1 volume
Scope and Content
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Acquisition Information
The volumes were owned by John Fiott Lee of Hartwell (1783-1866), collector of antiquities and man of science. Bequeathed by Samuel Sandars, 1894.
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