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Armorial.

Title
Armorial.
Publication
England, approximately 1560.

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TextBy appointment only Spencer Coll. MS. 70Schwarzman Building - Print Collection Room 308

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Additional Authors
  • Warwick, Ambrose Dudley, Earl of, approximately 1530-1590
  • New York Public Libary. Manuscript. Spencer Coll. MS 70.
Description
30 leaves, bound : paper and vellum, ink, manuscript, illuminations, coat of arms; 204 x 148 mm
Alternative Title
Ambrose Dudley's Armorial
Subject
  • Illumination of books and manuscripts
  • Heraldry > Great Britain > Early works to 1800
  • Nobility > Great Britain
  • Manuscripts, English (Middle) > New York (State) > New York
  • Manuscripts, English (Middle)
  • Heraldry
  • Nobility
  • New York (State) > New York
Genre/Form
  • Manuscripts – England – 16th century.
  • vellum (parchment)
  • Early works.
  • coats of arms.
  • illuminated manuscripts.
  • Illuminated initials (layout features)
  • Vellum bindings (Binding) – 20th century.
Note
  • Made for Ambrose Dudley, Earl of Warwick, between 1563, when he became Knight of the Garter, and his death in 1590. Some 17th century coats of arms, on paper, cut out and pasted to leaves at the end.
  • Layout: Most pages have three rows of coats of arms, with labels.
  • Decoration: Birds and animals appear on coats of arms. Drawings of coats of arms and other devices in various colors.
  • Script: Cursive.
  • ff. 25v-29v have 17th century coats of arms, on paper, cut out and pasted onto vellum. Notes in ms. and catalog suggest this book was to be used by a maker or teacher of heraldry.
Access (note)
  • Restricted use.
Indexed In (note)
  • New York Public Library. Spencer Collection. Dictionary catalog and shelf list
Cite As (note)
  • NYPL. Spencer Collection MS. 70
Language (note)
  • In English and French.
Provenance (note)
  • Prepared for Ambrose Dudley, Earl of Warwick. 17th century signature on f. 1 (Julian Rynor?)
Binding (note)
  • Bound in 18th century green cut velvet.
Call Number
Spencer Coll. MS. 70
OCLC
1343173606
Title
Armorial.
Imprint
England, approximately 1560.
Type of Content
text
still image
Type of Medium
unmediated
Type of Carrier
volume
Access
Restricted use. Requires permission for access.
Indexed In:
New York Public Library. Spencer Collection. Dictionary catalog and shelf list, vol. II, p. 901.
Cite As:
NYPL. Spencer Collection MS. 70
Language
In English and French.
Provenance
Prepared for Ambrose Dudley, Earl of Warwick. 17th century signature on f. 1 (Julian Rynor?)
Binding
Bound in 18th century green cut velvet.
Source of description
Part of the description used is from Digital Scriptorium 1.0.
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Place of Publication
England
Added Author
Warwick, Ambrose Dudley, Earl of, approximately 1530-1590, former owner.
New York Public Libary. Manuscript. Spencer Coll. MS 70.
Research Call Number
Spencer Coll. MS. 70
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