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1. Harley MS 887 and 1398

Reference (shelfmark):
Harley MS 887 and 1398
Title:
Two heraldic manuscripts concerning Essex
Scope & Content:
Folio manuscript volume containing two heraldic manuscripts, originally bound separately, concerning Essex.
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
17th century
Extent:
1 volume (2 items)

2. Harley MS 887

Reference (shelfmark):
Harley MS 887
Title:
Arms of the nobility and gentry of Essex
Scope & Content:
Heraldic manuscript, containing descriptions of the coats and crests of the nobility and gentry of Essex, as described from a visitation to Essex undertaken in 1612 by John Raven, Richmond Herald, Deputy and Marshal to William Camden, Clarencieux. At the front of the manuscript is a table of na...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
17th century
Extent:
1 item

3. Harley MS 1398

Reference (shelfmark):
Harley MS 1398
Title:
Pedigrees and descents of Essex families
Scope & Content:
Heraldic manuscript of John Withie, arms painter. Contents: ff. 1-18: Pedigrees of Essex families, some of which have been taken from the visitation of Essex made in 1612 by John Raven, Richmond Herald. f. 18v: Pedigree of the Fitch family, with arms drawn by John Withie. c 1636. ff. 19v-21: Pe...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
Mid 17th century-Late 17th century
Extent:
1 item

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