Copy, 17th century, of Sir James Balfour of Pittendrigh, ‘Practicks’., [Circa 1579], 1627-1669.
Scope and Contents
The original text of the copy of Sir James Balfour’s ‘Practicks’ was incomplete and has been completed after folio 295 in a second hand. With extracts of court records, 1627, 1631, 1634 (folios vii-viii).
The description of the manuscript in the folio catalogue (F.R.185) includes the reference: (W.3.23).
Dates
- Creation: [Circa 1579], 1627-1669.
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
356 Leaves ; 195 x 290 millimetres.
Arrangement
x + 346 folios.
Other Finding Aids
There are two tables of contents (folios ii-v, viii verso-x).
Custodial History
There is the erased signature of John Thomson on folio i.
Physical Description
Paper.
Contemporary parchment.
The binding contains the initials MIT.
Watermarks are of common type, England, mid-17th century.
Repository Details
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