Autographs of royal, noble, learned, and remarkable personages conspicuous in English history, from the reign of Richard the Second to that of Charles the Second; with some illustrious foreigners; containing many passages from important letters. Engraved under the direction of Charles John Smith. Accompanied by concise biographical memoirs, and interesting extracts from the original documents;
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Author / Creator: | Nichols, John Gough, 1806-1873 |
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Imprint: | London, J.B. Nichols and son, 1829. |
Description: | xiv, [126], iv p. 55 pl. (facsims.) 36 cm. |
Language: | English |
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Format: | Print Book |
URL for this record: | http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/3297353 |
Other authors / contributors: | Smith, Charles John, 1803-1838. British Museum. Department of Manuscripts |
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Notes: | "The originals of the present series are mostly the property of the British nation, preserved in its metropolitan Museum."-Pref., p. xiii. |
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