Autograph letter signed from Samuel R. Meyrick, Goodrich Court, to J.R. Planché [manuscript], 1836 February 18.

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Autograph letter signed from Samuel R. Meyrick, Goodrich Court, to J.R. Planché [manuscript], 1836 February 18.

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First portion of the letter in response to Planché's last letter concerning Wace's Brut and various related manuscripts. Includes comparison of Celtic languages on p. [2]. Two pencil sketches of helmets on p. [2].

2 leaves : ill. ; 23 x 19 cm.

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Wace, approximately 1100-approximately 1175

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Planché, J. R. (James Robinson), 1796-1880

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English dramatist, librettsit, antiquarian, and costume authority. From the description of Autograph letter signed, dated : [London], 30 May 1878, to Lewis Wingfield, 1878 May 30. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270675035 From the description of Autograph letter signed, dated : East Retford, 8 April 1864, to Mrs. Skeffington Smith, 1864 Apr. 8. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270675030 James Robinson Planché, a dramatist, antiquary, and officer of arms, was born in P...

Meyrick, Samuel Rush, 1783-1848

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Antiquarian Samuel Meyrick was born into a wealthy family, graduated from Oxford, and worked as an advocate. He had an abiding interest in history, and published numerous articles on the subject, as well as writing several books and editing several others. He collected armor, eventually building a famous collection, and designed a mansion with special rooms to display his collection. An acknowledged expert on armor, he served as a national advisor, setting up the armor collections for the Tower ...