collector and patron of the arts, inscribed as usual by their librarian, Humfrey Wanley '20 die Februarij, A.D. 1724/5.' (f. 1). Edward Harley bequeathed the library to his widow, Henrietta, née Cavendish Holles (b. 1694, d. 1755) during her lifetime
Simonds d'Ewes (b.1602, d. 1650), 1st baronet, diarist, antiquary, and friend of Sir Robert Cotton: his MS. 45 (see f. 1); title and note in his hand (ff. 2*r-v'; see Watson 1966).Sir Simonds D’Ewes (d. 1722), 3rd baronet and grandson
1 large puzzle initial in red and blue with pen-flourishing in red (f. 1). Small initials in blue with red foliate pen-flourishing. Small initials in plain red. Legendae sanctorum Inscription in English (f. 166v).Sir Hans Sloane (b. 1660, d. 1753),
are 3 unfoliated paper flyleaves after f. 3.Alphabetical quire signatures in the right-hand corners. 1 full border of flowers in colours and gold (f. 4). 1 large initial in colours and gold with foliate decoration (f. 4). Large initials in
are 3 unfoliated paper flyleaves after f. 3.Alphabetical quire signatures in the right-hand corners. 1 full border of flowers in colours and gold (f. 4). 1 large initial in colours and gold with foliate decoration (f. 4). Large initials in
CP.F.123 Reference:CP.F.123 Repository:Borthwick Institute GB 193 Court:undefined Case:Appeals (matrimonial) Details:1 Pieces; Has deposition; No libel; Has sentence Outcome:court found for the plaintiff as neither marriage was proved due to the plaintiff's precontract with another woman Date: 1438 — 1434