1. Add MS 61728
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Add MS 61728
- Title:
- THE ARTS OF GOVERNMENT AND WARFARE: instructions, commentaries, etc. relating to the government of and war in the Low Countries, together with translations of extracts from classical authors relating to warfare; early 17th cent. Imperfect, lacking several leaves at the end of the volume. ff. 85-131 have been misbound and should come after f. 151. Ex-libris and signature of John Rider, ff. 113, 115, 140, 155v. Purchased at Christie's, 30 Jan. 1980, lot 102. Paper; ff. iii+194. 197 x 160mm. Contem...
- Scope & Content:
- includes: ff. 1-44 Philip II of Spain: Henry Howard, Earl of Northampton: Charles V; Emperor of Germany: Instructions to his son, Philip from the Emperor Charles V, transl. by Lord Henry Howard: 1556: Copy (17th cent.).ff. 45-48, 156-166v Nieuwpoort, Flanders: Netherlands, General: Ostend, Flanders:...
- Collection Area:
- Western Manuscripts
- Languages:
- English and French
- Date Range:
- Early 17th century
- Extent:
- 1 item