The offices of England, 1609.

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The offices of England, 1609.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/702174939

Manuscript on paper of a comprehensive list of Crown offices, arranged by department and accompanied by the value of each, and occasionally by the name of the current officeholder. The list includes Keepers and Wardens of various Crown possessions, fortifications, and islands; all officers of the central Royal household, such as the Exchequer, the Admiralty, and the King's Works and Revels; and a variety of personal offices.

1 v. (86 p.) ; 27 x 20 cm.

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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