Catalogue of English Legal Manuscripts in Cambridge University Library: With Codicological Descriptions of the Early MSS

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Author: J.H. Baker

ISBN-10: 0851153763

ISBN-13: 9780851153766

Category: English Literature

The English legal manuscripts in Cambridge University Library form one of the most important collections in the world. The principal treasures derive from the renowned library, containing over 230 volumes, collected by John Moore (d.1714), Bishop of Ely, presented to the University by King George I in 1715. It includes some of the old manuscripts collected by Francis Tate (d.1616), and the working manuscript library of Mr Justice Nicholas (d.1667). The collection also contains medieval...

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Pioneer catalogue for one of the most important collections of English legal manuscripts.