Heraldic Manuscript - Statutes of the most Noble Order of the Garter
£800
Rare Books, Manuscripts, Maps & Photographs
Auction: 2 September 2015 at 12:00 BST
Description
37 leaves of manuscript on paper, ruled in red, with full page painted arms of George I and of Henry Fiennes Clinton, seventh Earl of Lincoln, contemporary calf gilt with central arms of George I and a decorative border surmounted by coronets, blue silk ties (3 with tassels), rebacked with blue morocco spine gilt
Footnote
Provenance: J.R. Abbey's red morocco gilt booklabel and ink shelfmark to rear endpaper (sold by Sotheby's on 19th - 21st June 1967, 2176)