1. Add MS 8642
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Add MS 8642
- Title:
- PAPERS RELATING TO THE WAR OF CANDIA; 1667-1669. Italian. Copy. Imperfect. A collection of diaries reporting the Venetian military actions in Crete from 22 May 1667 to 14 April 1669. The MS. is described (with incorrect shelfmark 8652) by Foligno, anno 6, t. xi (1906), pt. i, no. xlviii, p. 176. It is also mentioned by Hasluck, p. 203, n. 4. Armorial bookplate of 5th Earl of Guilford with shelfmark 'L/20/C' (front pastedown). '360' in pencil in top right corner of armorial bookplate. Purchas...
- Scope & Content:
- Bindings: Full vellum on pasteboards with decorated paper pastedowns and flyleaves: late 17th cent. Bookplates and Book-stamps: 5th Earl of Guilford: bef. 1828. Military Tactics: War: Venice: Mohammad IV; Sultan of Turkey: Ibrahim; Sultan of Turkey: Greece: Island of Crete: Papers rel. to war ...
- Collection Area:
- Western Manuscripts
- Languages:
- English and Italian
- Date Range:
- 1667-1669
- Extent:
- 1 item