Record

Reference numberMS/93
LevelSubFonds
TitlePapers, generally of European origin
Date15th-17th century
DescriptionA miscellaneous collection of documents, some probably removed from book-bindings, all pre-dating the Royal Society. Including a marriage contract in German between Courat Garner, citizen of Werde, and Anna Tayungerin of 1459. Also, a dedication addressed to Sebald Schreyer (1446–1503) the Nürnberg humanist and merchant, possibly received into the Royal Society's collections via the Norfolk Library.
Extent7 items
FormatManuscript
Physical descriptionPaper
DimensionsVarious sizes
Access statusOpen
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