Ordinary of arms [manuscript], ca. 1580.

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Ordinary of arms [manuscript], ca. 1580.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/630129675

Anonymous note at beginning states, "I have reason to believe it was designed as an Ordinary and collected by Ro. Cooke, King of Arms." There are an estimated 6500 arms, very roughly drawn in ink. List of charges at beginning, followed by later index of families (in same hand as note ascribing authorship).

[15], 218 leaves : coat of arms ; 30 x 21 cm.

Folger Shakespeare Library

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Folger Shakespeare Library

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Phillipps, Thomas, Sir, 1792-1872

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English antiquary and collector. He began collecting while at Rugby School and Oxford. On inheriting his father's estate at Middle Hill in Worcestershire, Phillipps embarked on a career of collecting manuscripts and books. His collection of manuscripts eventually numbered over 60,000 items. During Continental trips in the 1820s Phillipps bought heavily, and back in England he continued to do so, often buying up entire estate libraries at auction. He collected Eastern, Greek and Lat...

Cooke, Robert, -1592

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Robert Cooke was Clarenceux King of Arms. From the description of Pedigrees of the nobility [manuscript], ca. 1575? (Folger Shakespeare Library). WorldCat record id: 630130694 Robert Dudley, the celebrated favorite of Elizabeth I. In 1564 the Queen created him the Earl of Leicester and proposed as a husband to Mary Queen of Scots. Robert Cooke was appointed Chester Herald to the College of Arms, through the Earl's influence. From the description of Pedigree of Ro...