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The book, its history and development (1907)

Davenport, Cyril, 1848-1941 · New York : D. Van Nostrand · leaf 173

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indentures madebetween Abbot Islipand Henry VII. forthe foundation ofthe chantry at West-minster. It is alarge manuscript on vellum, and is covered in rich redvelvet projecting liberally over the edges, and boundwith gold fringe. In the centre is a circular silvM^cup-likeboss, containing the royal… … 1 EiG. 77. -English embroidered book, velvet.Made for Henry XWl. MISCELLANEA. 151 silver boss containing the De Beaufort device of a portcullisgilt and cut in low relief, and set on an enamelled back-ground of the Tudor livery colours, green and white, perpale. There are clasps of cloth of gold…

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