[Account book, 1503-1573, for the household of Sir Gilbert Talbot of Grafton, Worcestershire, England].

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[Account book, 1503-1573, for the household of Sir Gilbert Talbot of Grafton, Worcestershire, England].

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Sir Gilbert Talbot of Grafton, Worcester, was a staunch adherent of the Earl of Richmond at Bosworth, 1485, and received his knighthood and grant of the Manor of Grafton from the victor for his valiant conduct. The varied and miscellaneous items of expense detailed in this volume include "for a newe shieth for his sword and dagger 10d"; "for mynistreles"; "for the booke of dyce, Songs and Sonets and a French booke, VIII pence," etc.

Original: 253 leaves : paper ; 310 x 188 (85-290 x 110-150) mm. bound to 325 x 218 mm.Copy: 1 microfilm reel : negative (BOX 883:8) & negative (BANC MS UCB 51 FILM)

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