1. Add MS 48598
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Add MS 48598
- Title:
- LEGAL TREATISES by Sir John Fortescue (b. 1385-1395; d. circ. 1479), Chief Justice of the King's Bench 1442-1461; early 16th cent. Latin. (1) 'De natura legis nature', part i only, including the preface beg. 'Libellus iste dividitur in duas partes', but lacking the last chapter, c. 47, though space has been left for it in the MS. after its rubricated heading 'Finis', f. 24b. Other MSS. are Oxford, Bodleian Library, Laud 585, Lincolnshire Archives Office, Worsley MS. 36, and Lambeth Palace M...
- Scope & Content:
- Law OF ENGLAND: Sir J. Fortescue, 'De natura legis nature', part i, and 'De laudibus legum Anglie': early 16th cent. Sir John Fortescue, Chief Justice of the King's Bench: 'De natura legis nature', part I, and 'De laudibus legum Anglie': early 16th cent.: Lat. includes: f. ii Heraldry: Armo...
- Collection Area:
- Western Manuscripts
- Languages:
- English and Latin
- Date Range:
- Early 16th century
- Extent:
- 1 item