Manuscript of ‘A compend of Craig De feudis, done into English’ by Sir Thomas Craig
Scope and Contents
A handwritten abridged version of Thomas Craig's 'Jus feudale', translated into English. The manuscript volume is titled, 'A Compend of Craig De Feudis Done into English'. Attribution on page 368 reads: 'This compend of Craig De Feudis was written in November 1728 by Tho. Manson'.
Title page contains an inscription which reads: 'Belonging to Alexander Gibson 1732', and an inked stamp with a seal: 'Consilio et animis John Maitland'. Volume bound in leather.
Dates
- Creation: 1728
Conditions Governing Access
Generally open for consultation to bona fide researchers at Centre for Research Collections, University of Edinburgh Main Library, George Square, Edinburgh, EH8 9LJ. Contact repository in advance: is-crc@ed.ac.uk
Full Extent
1 item : 371 pages
Language of Materials
English
Physical Location
MS CRA 2
Physical Facet
Access to records in a fragile condition may be restricted.
Topical
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
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