Alfred's will is at fo. 33v. Though not so stated, occasional scribal errors suggest that this is a transcript of the 'Parker' edition, printed London, 1574, but with the Old English letterforms normalised. fos 38, ii-lxvi: blank. fo. 1: signature 'Arundel', presumably Thomas Howard, earl of Arundel (1585-1646, restored to title 1604).
Asser: Life of King Alfred
This material is held atCambridge University Library
- Reference
- GB 12 MS Add.3825
- Dates of Creation
- 1604 (Circa)
- Language of Material
- English .
- Physical Description
- 1 volume(s) 1 volume paper paper
Scope and Content
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Acquisition Information
Purchased at J. T. Frere's sale, Feb. 1896, lot 118. Purchased by Library from Bull & Auvache.
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