A list of the Knights of the Garter and of other armigerous families [manuscript], ca. 1590.

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A list of the Knights of the Garter and of other armigerous families [manuscript], ca. 1590.

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Four sections: a list of Knights of the Garter from the foundation of the Order to Henry VII, as listed on the Garter stalls at Windsor; Knights of the Garters created in each reign from 1486 to 1588; an alphabet of arms, blazoned from heralds' books; and, at end, arms of religious houses.

148 p. : coats of arms.

Folger Shakespeare Library

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Folger Shakespeare Library

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According to Beltz in Memorials of the Most Noble Order of the Garter, 1841, certain new regulations were not drawn up till 1519. From the description of The statutes and ordinances of the Order of the Garter, 1517-1559 [manuscript], compiled ca. 1560. (Folger Shakespeare Library). WorldCat record id: 668087265 ...