The Fitzwilliam Museum - An history of the mitred Parliamentary abbies, and conventual cathedral churches. : Shewing the times of their respective foundations, and what alterations they have undergone. With some descriptions of their monuments, and dimensions of their buildings, &c. Together with a catalogue of their abbats, priors, &c. To which are annexed, several other lists of the principals of divers monasteries ; the number of monks at the surrender, and the names of the last abbats, priors, &c. who signed the same ; as far as they have come to hand. With an exact account of those religious men and women, and chantry priests, receiving pensions throughout England and Wales, An. 1553. A work, among other uses, necessary to give light to several charters sans date ; and helpful to such who shall treat of families and dignified persons. For whose benefit are subjoined large indexes. The whole extracted out of very curious manuscripts, &c. which have been many years collecting by the most eminent antiquaries ; and faithfully published. / by Browne Willis, Esq ; In two volumes.: PB 132-2020

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Titles

An history of the mitred Parliamentary abbies, and conventual cathedral churches. : Shewing the times of their respective foundations, and what alterations they have undergone. With some descriptions of their monuments, and dimensions of their buildings, &c. Together with a catalogue of their abbats, priors, &c. To which are annexed, several other lists of the principals of divers monasteries ; the number of monks at the surrender, and the names of the last abbats, priors, &c. who signed the same ; as far as they have come to hand. With an exact account of those religious men and women, and chantry priests, receiving pensions throughout England and Wales, An. 1553. A work, among other uses, necessary to give light to several charters sans date ; and helpful to such who shall treat of families and dignified persons. For whose benefit are subjoined large indexes. The whole extracted out of very curious manuscripts, &c. which have been many years collecting by the most eminent antiquaries ; and faithfully published. / by Browne Willis, Esq ; In two volumes.

Maker(s)

Author.: Willis, Browne,
Printer.: Bowyer, William,
Publisher.: Gosling, Robert,
Donor.: Fitzwilliam, Richard Fitzwilliam, (Viscount,)

Description

The printer's name is omitted from the imprint to vol. 2, which is entitled 'The history of abbies. Volume II.'.
Titles within double ruled borders.
Head- and tail- pieces, and initials; footnotes.
Running-titles added in ms. & ms. annotations.
Old classmark: 474.
Binding: diced calf, blind rolled border & g. fillet; spine & board edges g.t., border g.t. on inside covers; raised bands, g. lettering; marbled e.p.; a.e. sprinkled.

Abbeys England Early works to 1800. Cathedrals England Early works to 1800.

Notes

History note: Provenance: Fitzwilliam, 1815.

Measurements and weight

2 v ; 23cm (8vo in 4s, 2 sigs).

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Note

Willis, Browne,1682-1760author.London :Printed by W. Bowyer, for R. Gosling at the Miter and Crown against St. Dunstan's Church in Fleetstreet,1718-1719. Bowyer, William, 1663-1737, printer. Gosling, Robert, -1741, publisher. Fitzwilliam, Richard Fitzwilliam, Viscount, 1745-1816, donor.

Identification numbers

Accession number: PB 132-2020
Primary reference Number: 279318
ALMA control 001: 99119943803606
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 17 December 2020 Updated: Thursday 17 December 2020

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Manuscripts and Printed Books

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            The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "An history of the mitred Parliamentary abbies, and conventual cathedral churches. : Shewing the times of their respective foundations, and what alterations they have undergone. With some descriptions of their monuments, and dimensions of their buildings, &c. Together with a catalogue of their abbats, priors, &c. To which are annexed, several other lists of the principals of divers monasteries ; the number of monks at the surrender, and the names of the last abbats, priors, &c. who signed the same ; as far as they have come to hand. With an exact account of those religious men and women, and chantry priests, receiving pensions throughout England and Wales, An. 1553. A work, among other uses, necessary to give light to several charters sans date ; and helpful to such who shall treat of families and dignified persons. For whose benefit are subjoined large indexes. The whole extracted out of very curious manuscripts, &c. which have been many years collecting by the most eminent antiquaries ; and faithfully published. / by Browne Willis, Esq ; In two volumes." Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/279318 Accessed: 2024-05-03 18:26:30

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