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Book of Seales of John Guillim (d 1671) with later additions by Joseph Holland and...
Catalogue reference: DL 42/149
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This record is about the Book of Seales of John Guillim (d 1671) with later additions by Joseph Holland and... dating from 17th century-19th century in the series Duchy of Lancaster: Cartularies, Enrolments, Surveys and other Miscellaneous Books. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.
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DL 42/149
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Date (When the record was created)
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17th century-19th century
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Description (What the record is about)
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Book of Seales of John Guillim (d 1671) with later additions by Joseph Holland and William Pole (both of Devon).with detailed drawings of royal and baronial seals and copies of grants etc. There is a note dated 19 Nov 1810 that 'This book belongs to the office of the Duchy of Lancaster purchased at Messrs. Leigh and Sotheby's at the Gough's sale price £1.14s'
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Held by (Who holds the record)
- The National Archives, Kew
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Not Public Record(s)
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Open Document, Open Description
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DL 42
Duchy of Lancaster: Cartularies, Enrolments, Surveys and other Miscellaneous Books
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Within the series: DL 42
Duchy of Lancaster: Cartularies, Enrolments, Surveys and other Miscellaneous Books
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Book of Seales of John Guillim (d 1671) with later additions by Joseph Holland and...
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