Book of French maxims., 1629.
Scope and Contents
A note by Robert Kerr, 1st Earl of Ancram, explains that it was written and presented to him by Princess Louise Hollandina, daughter of Frederick I of Bohemia, while he was in Holland after the death of her brother, Frederick Henry. It is signed by her brothers Charles, Rupert and Maurice, and her sister Elizabeth (folios 1 verso-2), and contains notes on the births and baptisms of Frederick I's children (folio 36).
Dates
- Creation: 1629.
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Extent
36 Leaves ; Octavo.
Arrangement
36 folios.
Repository Details
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