Copy, 17th century, of ‘The Theatre of the Scotish Kings’ by Alexander Garden, written circa 1625.
Item
Identifier: Adv.MS.19.3.7
Dates
- Creation: Circa 1625.
Extent
0.00 Linear metres (60 folios. Quarto.)
Language of Materials
English
Custodial History
The manuscript was presented, 1709, by Simon McKenzie, of Allangrange.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Presented, 1925, by the Faculty of Advocates to the nation on the foundation of the National Library of Scotland.
Existence and Location of Copies
Microfilm available: Mf.Sec.MSS.700 (manuscript may not have been filmed in full).
Bibliography
The manuscript was printed by James Watson (Edinburgh, 1709) and reprinted by the Abbotsford Club in 1845. Several of the poems to the Author (folios 3-4 verso), signed Pa.Gordon, J.Wrrey, Al.Craige and Ja.Keyth do not appear in the 1709 edition but are included in the 1845 edition.
Genre / Form
- Title
- National Library of Scotland Catalogue of Manuscripts
- Author
- National Library of Scotland
- Date
- 13 04 2015
- Description rules
- Finding Aid Prepared Using Local Descriptive Rules
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository
Contact:
Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
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Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk
Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk