Notebook with transcripts from the Book of Ballymote. By William Maunsell Hennessy , Late 19th century
Item
Identifier: Coll-98/4/7/6
Scope and Contents
These are transcriptions from the Book of Ballymote (See External Documents below), written by William Maunsell Hennessy.
Dates
- Late 19th century
Creator
Language of Materials
Middle Irish
Physical Description
Although the pages are in excellent quality, the front cover has become detached, the back cover is at high risk of becoming detached, and the spine is severely damaged. Material from the spine disintegrates every time the book is touched or opened.
The ink is unfaded and the handwriting is clear.
The ink is unfaded and the handwriting is clear.
Conditions Governing Access
Open. Please contact the repository in advance.
Extent
1 notebook
Previous reference
Mackinnon A.19
Physical Description
Although the pages are in excellent quality, the front cover has become detached, the back cover is at high risk of becoming detached, and the spine is severely damaged. Material from the spine disintegrates every time the book is touched or opened.
The ink is unfaded and the handwriting is clear.
The ink is unfaded and the handwriting is clear.
Physical Facet
Material: Paper
Binding: Front and back cover, with fragile spine. The notebook in its entirety, including the front cover, is held together by modern string
Binding: Front and back cover, with fragile spine. The notebook in its entirety, including the front cover, is held together by modern string
Dimensions
18.5 cm x 23.6 cm
Repository Details
Part of the University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections Repository
Contact:
Centre for Research Collections
University of Edinburgh Main Library
George Square
Edinburgh EH8 9LJ Scotland
+44(0)131 650 8379
is-crc@ed.ac.uk
Centre for Research Collections
University of Edinburgh Main Library
George Square
Edinburgh EH8 9LJ Scotland
+44(0)131 650 8379
is-crc@ed.ac.uk