1. Harley MS 6395
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Harley MS 6395
- Title:
- Jests and curious stories of Nicholas L’Estrange
- Scope & Content:
- A book of 606 jests and anecdotes compiled by Nicholas L’Estrange (1604-1655), with unnumbered additions in a different hand. Anecdotes from L’Estrange’s own knowledge are identified by the initials S.N.L., while others are attributed to friends and relatives, including his brothers, Hamon L'Est...
- Collection Area:
- Western Manuscripts
- Languages:
- English and French
- Date Range:
- 1630s-1650s
- Extent:
- 1 volume