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1. Egerton MS 988

Reference (shelfmark):
Egerton MS 988
Title:
COLORED chart, on vellum, of the coasts of Europe, with the British Isles., the Islands of the Mediterranean ; the West of Asia, and North of Africa. It bears the following inscription, " Joanes Me Lisa fecit, año 1591 ; " and has the arms of the Gritti family emblazoned; 3 ft. 4 in. x 2 ft. 1 in. [Bib]. Eg. 988]
Scope & Content:
Mediterranean Sea: Chart of. Johannes de Lisa: Chart of the coasts of Europe, etc. Europe: Chart of the coasts of, with the British Isles. Asia: Chart of the west coast of. Africa: Chart of the north coast.
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1591
Extent:
1 item

2. Egerton MS 1132

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Egerton MS 1132
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Scope & Content:
Tom. II. - Letter of the Duque de Villa Hermosa, Conde de Ficalho [President of the Council of Portugal], to the King, respecting the Pope's Collector, 31 Aug. 1621, f. 3;- Report of the same, concerning the services of Luis de Conde de Araujo, 8 Jan. 1622, f. 4;- Letter of the same, concerning ...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English and Spanish
Date Range:
1620-1626
Extent:
1 item

3. Egerton MS 1162 A

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Egerton MS 1162 A
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Scope & Content:
A, Vol. I. John Roberts, Governor of Cape Coast Castle: Papers on African trade: 1779. Africa: Papers on African trade by J. Roberts: 1779.
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1750
Extent:
1 item

4. Egerton MS 1162 B

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Egerton MS 1162 B
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Scope & Content:
B, Vol. II. Africa: Letters between the Dutch and English Councils relative to disputed territories in: 1750.
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1750
Extent:
1 item

5. Egerton MS 1824

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Egerton MS 1824
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Scope & Content:
"PESSO Polytico de todo el Mundo, por el Conde Don Anttonio Xerley, al Exmo Señor Conde Duque de Olivares del Conssejo de Su Magestad:" a pamphlet by Sir Anthony, Sherley, Count of the Roman Empire, reviewing the condition, resources, and political relations of the principal states of Europe, As...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Spanish
Date Range:
18th century
Extent:
1 item

6. Egerton MS 1855

Reference (shelfmark):
Egerton MS 1855
Title:
"ABRÉGÉ des Recherches et Résultats Minéralo-Métallurgiques accuillis sur un voyage dans l'intérieur de l'Afrique Méridionae, par ordre de son Excellence Monsieur le Gouverneur et Général en Cheff de la Colonie du Cap de Bonne Espérance, J. W. Janssens, par A. A. F. W B[aron?] de Danckelman;" with a dedicatory letter prefixed; 8 July, 1804. Paper. Quarto.
Scope & Content:
Jan Willem Janssens, Dutch Governor of the Cape of Good Hope: Mineralogical researches in S. Africa: 1804.: Fr. Mineralogy: Mineralogical researches in Africa, by Baron de Dauckelman: 1804.: Fr. W- A- A- F- de Danckelman, Baron: Mineralogical researches in S. Africa: 1804.: Fr. Africa: Minera...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
French
Date Range:
8 Jul 1804
Extent:
1 item

7. Egerton MS 2799

Reference (shelfmark):
Egerton MS 2799
Title:
CHART of the coast lines of Europe, the Mediterranean, and part of Africa, in colours; with illustrative designs of cities, potentates, etc. "Jacobus russus messanensis me fecit In nobili ciuitate messane, anno domini 1570." For a very similar map executed in 1537 by the same or a namesake, v. Add. 27,471. Vellum roll on wooden roller, 2 ft. 10 in. x 2 ft. 3.5 in. From the Farnborough Fund.
Scope & Content:
Jacopo Russo, of Messina: Chart of Europe, the Mediterranean and parts of Africa: 1570. Mediterranean Sea: Chart: 1570. Maps and Plans: Chart of Europe, the Mediterranean and part of Africa, by J. Russo: 1570. Europe: Chart of the coast line: 1570. Africa: Chart of coast: 1570.
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1570
Extent:
1 item

8. Egerton MS 3009 A-G

Reference (shelfmark):
Egerton MS 3009 A-G
Title:
Eg. 3009. MISCELLANEOUS letters and papers, viz.
Scope & Content:
includes: f.1 Robert Rothe, Sovereign of Kilkenny (1505, etc.): Letter to his son David: [1530-1535].f. 3 Archibald Napier, 1st Baron Napier: Account by, of his examination before the Committee of Estates: [1641].: Hologr.ff. 3-6 Scotland: Papers rel. to arrest of Montrose, Lord Napier an...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
[1530-1875]
Extent:
1 item

9. Egerton MS 3347

Reference (shelfmark):
Egerton MS 3347
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Scope & Content:
Vol. XXIV, 1690-circ. 1711, n.d. includes: f. 1 Sir James Bradshaw: Letter to the Company of Carpenters of Hull: 1690.f.1 Elections Parliamentary: Correspondence, etc., of 1st Duke of Leeds rel. to: 1673-1690.ff. 1, 3 Roman Catholics: Correspondence, etc., of Lord Danby rel. to: 1676-169...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1690-c 1711
Extent:
1 item