[MANUSCRIPT—LAWS OF THE FOREST]. “Records of Eyres, Commissions of Oyer and Terminer, etc. held for the Forests of Wychwood, Dean, Windsor, Waltham etc.” Manuscript on paper, England, 1632-38.
A very interesting manuscript which sets forth 90 rules for foresters, woodcutters and woodsellers of the time.
314 x 185mm. 132 leaves, written in brown ink on rectos and versos (stained and browned, some leaves frayed and defective). Modern vellum. Provenance: Lord Poltimore, Court House, North Molton, North Devon (sold Sotheby & Co., 16 April 1947, lot 936).
[MANUSCRIPT—LAWS OF THE FOREST]. “Records of Eyres, Commissions of Oyer and Terminer, etc. held for the Forests of Wychwood, Dean, Windsor, Waltham etc.” Manuscript on paper, England, 1632-38.
A very interesting manuscript which sets forth 90 rules for foresters, woodcutters and woodsellers of the time.
314 x 185mm. 132 leaves, written in brown ink on rectos and versos (stained and browned, some leaves frayed and defective). Modern vellum. Provenance: Lord Poltimore, Court House, North Molton, North Devon (sold Sotheby & Co., 16 April 1947, lot 936).
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