A miscellaneous collection of heraldic material relating to European and English families [manuscript], ca. 1540.

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A miscellaneous collection of heraldic material relating to European and English families [manuscript], ca. 1540.

Includes an ordinary and ordinary differences of English families; lists of European kings and noblemen and historical notes.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7958339

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...