• Historiated initial 'I'(n principio) of Christ with the symbols of the Evangelistes in medallions, with display script and a drawing of a dragon with penwork decoration in the lower margin, at the beginning of Genesis., Bible

antiquary: inscribed with his name 'Ioannes Theyer Junior' (f. 1), his monogram (f. 323v).Robert Scott (b. c. 1632, d. 1709/10), London bookseller: included in the catalogue of John Theyer’s manuscripts in his possession assessed in 1678 by William Beveridge and

• Ink drawing of two monsters fighting., Alexandreis

collector of manuscripts: in the catalogue of his library, (see Andrew G. Watson, ~The Manuscripts of Henry Savile of Banke~ (London: Bibliographical Society, 1969), p. 52 no. 184).The Old Royal Library (the English Royal Library): Royal seal of a ship,

• Marginal drawing of a hybrid creature., Alexandreis

collector of manuscripts: in the catalogue of his library, (see Andrew G. Watson, ~The Manuscripts of Henry Savile of Banke~ (London: Bibliographical Society, 1969), p. 52 no. 184).The Old Royal Library (the English Royal Library): Royal seal of a ship,

• Text page with initials and ownership inscription., Alexandreis

collector of manuscripts: in the catalogue of his library, (see Andrew G. Watson, ~The Manuscripts of Henry Savile of Banke~ (London: Bibliographical Society, 1969), p. 52 no. 184).The Old Royal Library (the English Royal Library): Royal seal of a ship,

• Initial 'G'(esta) at the beginning of the Alexandreis., Alexandreis

collector of manuscripts: in the catalogue of his library, (see Andrew G. Watson, ~The Manuscripts of Henry Savile of Banke~ (London: Bibliographical Society, 1969), p. 52 no. 184).The Old Royal Library (the English Royal Library): Royal seal of a ship,

• Decorated initials 'Q'(uintus) and 'C'(um) at the beginning of Cicero's 'Ad atticum'., Alexandreis

collector of manuscripts: in the catalogue of his library, (see Andrew G. Watson, ~The Manuscripts of Henry Savile of Banke~ (London: Bibliographical Society, 1969), p. 52 no. 184).The Old Royal Library (the English Royal Library): Royal seal of a ship,

• Puzzle initial 'C'(ogitanti) at the beginning of book 4 of Ambrose's De fide, (although the word should be 'Consideranti') with delicate red and blue penwork decoration in the bowl of the letter., De fide, de spiritu sancto, and de incarnationis dominicae sacramento

Britain: A List of Surviving Books~, ed. by N. R. Ker, 2nd edn, Royal Historical Society Guides and Handbooks, 3 (London: Royal Historical Society, 1964), pp. 7-8); Battle Abbey-style shelf mark ‘co’ (upper right hand corners, ff. i, 1). Perhaps

• Decorated initial 'D'(ixi) with pen-flourishing, incorporating a human head, in the Psalms., Psalms, with commentary ('Rolle of Hampole's Psalter') (ends imperfectly), preceded by a calendar (ff. 1v-7) and a homily on patience and humility (ff. 8-9)

and politician.Henry Howard (b. 1628, d. 1684), 6th duke of Norfolk, presented to the Royal Society in 1667.The Royal Society, London (its ink stamp: 'Soc. Reg. Lond / ex dono HENR. HOWARD / Norfolciensis.', f. 10; its book-plate with the

• Detail of a miniature of Troilus taking leave of Cressida, with Trojans at the gate behind., Testament and The reignes of the kyngis of England, A Treatise between Information and Truth; On the Death of the Earl of Northumberland; Le assemble de dyeus; Descent of the Lords Percy

in the catalogue of 1666, Royal Appendix 71, f. 12.Presented to the British Museum by George II in 1757 as part of the Old Royal Library. Troilus John Lydgate, William Cornish, John Skelton, William Peeris London England, S. E. (London?)

• Detail of a miniature of Priam and his court mourning over the body of Hector., Testament and The reignes of the kyngis of England, A Treatise between Information and Truth; On the Death of the Earl of Northumberland; Le assemble de dyeus; Descent of the Lords Percy

in the catalogue of 1666, Royal Appendix 71, f. 12.Presented to the British Museum by George II in 1757 as part of the Old Royal Library. Priam John Lydgate, William Cornish, John Skelton, William Peeris London England, S. E. (London?)

• Miniature of Troilus at battle; miniature of Troilus being slain by Achilles., Testament and The reignes of the kyngis of England, A Treatise between Information and Truth; On the Death of the Earl of Northumberland; Le assemble de dyeus; Descent of the Lords Percy

in the catalogue of 1666, Royal Appendix 71, f. 12.Presented to the British Museum by George II in 1757 as part of the Old Royal Library. Troilus John Lydgate, William Cornish, John Skelton, William Peeris London England, S. E. (London?)

• Detail of a miniature of king Adrastus reconciling Polynices and Tydeus., Troy Book, Siege of Thebes, Testament and The reignes of the kyngis of England; A Treatise between Information and Truth; On the Death of the Earl of Northumberland; Le assemble de dyeus; Descent of the Lords Percy

in the catalogue of 1666, Royal Appendix 71, f. 12.Presented to the British Museum by George II in 1757 as part of the Old Royal Library. Adrastus John Lydgate, William Cornish, John Skelton, William Peeris London England, S. E. (London)

• Detail of a miniature of king Adrastus reconciling Polynices and Tydeus., Troy Book, Siege of Thebes, Testament and The reignes of the kyngis of England; A Treatise between Information and Truth; On the Death of the Earl of Northumberland; Le assemble de dyeus; Descent of the Lords Percy

in the catalogue of 1666, Royal Appendix 71, f. 12.Presented to the British Museum by George II in 1757 as part of the Old Royal Library. Adrastus John Lydgate, William Cornish, John Skelton, William Peeris London England, S. E. (London)

• Detail of a miniature of Eteocles receiving Tydeus., Troy Book, Siege of Thebes, Testament and The reignes of the kyngis of England; A Treatise between Information and Truth; On the Death of the Earl of Northumberland; Le assemble de dyeus; Descent of the Lords Percy

catalogue of 1666, Royal Appendix 71, f. 12.Presented to the British Museum by George II in 1757 as part of the Old Royal Library. Eteocles and Tydeus John Lydgate, William Cornish, John Skelton, William Peeris London England, S. E. (London)

• Detail of a miniature of Jocasta's embassy to Adrastus., Troy Book, Siege of Thebes, Testament and The reignes of the kyngis of England; A Treatise between Information and Truth; On the Death of the Earl of Northumberland; Le assemble de dyeus; Descent of the Lords Percy

catalogue of 1666, Royal Appendix 71, f. 12.Presented to the British Museum by George II in 1757 as part of the Old Royal Library. Jocasta and Adrastus John Lydgate, William Cornish, John Skelton, William Peeris London England, S. E. (London)

• Detail of a miniature of Greek women journeying to Thebes., Troy Book, Siege of Thebes, Testament and The reignes of the kyngis of England; A Treatise between Information and Truth; On the Death of the Earl of Northumberland; Le assemble de dyeus; Descent of the Lords Percy

the catalogue of 1666, Royal Appendix 71, f. 12.Presented to the British Museum by George II in 1757 as part of the Old Royal Library. Greek women John Lydgate, William Cornish, John Skelton, William Peeris London England, S. E. (London)

• Detail of a miniature of Theseus burning the dead., Troy Book, Siege of Thebes, Testament and The reignes of the kyngis of England; A Treatise between Information and Truth; On the Death of the Earl of Northumberland; Le assemble de dyeus; Descent of the Lords Percy

in the catalogue of 1666, Royal Appendix 71, f. 12.Presented to the British Museum by George II in 1757 as part of the Old Royal Library. Theseus John Lydgate, William Cornish, John Skelton, William Peeris London England, S. E. (London)

• Detail of a miniature of Michael driving Lucifer and the other fallen angels from heaven., Troy Book, Siege of Thebes, Testament and The reignes of the kyngis of England; A Treatise between Information and Truth; On the Death of the Earl of Northumberland; Le assemble de dyeus; Descent of the Lords Percy

catalogue of 1666, Royal Appendix 71, f. 12.Presented to the British Museum by George II in 1757 as part of the Old Royal Library. Michael and Lucifer John Lydgate, William Cornish, John Skelton, William Peeris London England, S. E. (London)

• Calligraphic initial 'T'(he) at the beginning of the Testament of John Lydgate., Testament and The reignes of the kyngis of England, A Treatise between Information and Truth; On the Death of the Earl of Northumberland; Le assemble de dyeus; Descent of the Lords Percy

the catalogue of 1666, Royal Appendix 71, f. 12.Presented to the British Museum by George II in 1757 as part of the Old Royal Library. Calligraphic initial John Lydgate, William Cornish, John Skelton, William Peeris London England, S. E. (London?)

• Foliate initial 'A'(d regalis), at the beginning of the preface to the Psalter of the Virgin., Psalms in verses of the Holy Spirit, Virgin, and Holy Cross with poems and prayers

1598, d. 1673), antiquary: his monogram (f. 1); if so, passed to Robert Scott.Robert Scott (b. c. 1632, d. 1709/10), London bookseller.Charles II (b. 1630, d.1685), king of England, Scotland, and Ireland: probably purchased from Scott together with other 311