Volume entitled “A Short Journall of Several Actions Performed in the Kingdom of Scotland" by Sir Edward Walker
Scope and Contents
Walker (Sir E.). "A short journall of several actions performed in the kingdom of Scotland after his Majesties [Charles II's] first Arrival there out of Holland, the 24th of June 1650 Stylo Veteri Untill the end of October following by Sir Edward Walker, Knight, Garter Principall King of Armes who (being formerly banished thence) returned about that time into Holland." Hague, 1 December 1650. Signed p. 92: "Edw. Walker, Garter." Similar to Edinburgh University Library manuscript Dc.8.111 (now Coll-2751) but with additions and corrections apparently in the author's hand on pp. 1, 11, 74, 76, and 84. Apparently never published.
Dates
- Creation: 1650
Creator
- Walker, Sir Edward, 1611-1677 (officer of arms) (Author, Person)
Language of Materials
English
Conditions Governing Access
Open. Please contact the repository in advance.
Full Extent
1 volume
Previous reference
Dk.5.21
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Accession numbers: D.13989 E570514/1
Accessioned on 14 May 1957.
Includes two inserts indicative of provenance, with one stating that the volume was presented by Mrs Lydia Skinner. Inked inscription in back flyleaf to indicate that the volume was acquired on 14.5.57.
Presented by Mrs. Lydia Skinner.
Physical Description
Cream, Vellum binding. 7.9 x 6.2 in. iv + 92pp.
Subject
Cultural context
Topical
- Title
- Volume entitled "A Short Journall of Several Actions Performed in the Kingdom of Scotland" by Sir Edward Walker, 1650
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
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