The history of the church and state of Scotland, . beginning the year of our Lord 203, and continued to the end of the reign of King James the VI. of ever blessed memory. In seven books. Wherein are described, the progress of Christianity, the persecutions and interruptions of it, the foundation of churches, the erecting of bishopricks, the building and endowing monasteries and other religious places, the succession of bishops in their sees, the reformation of religion, and the frequent disturbances of that nation
John Spottiswood (1565-1639) Archbishop of St Andrews
Category
Books
Date
1677
Materials
Place of origin
England
Collection
Erddig, Wrexham
NT 3009356
Summary
Bibliographic description
[24],546,[14];[8],47,[1]p. . ports.. (metal cut) . fol... Old NT shelfmark: B.3.12. Manuscript on flyleaf: 1-10:0 [in ink, crossed through in pencil]; 1-5-0 [in pencil]. Provenance: Bookplate: Erthig (anonymous armorial). Binding: Sprinkled calf, double blind fillet on covers and spine, gilt tooling on board edges.
Provenance
Given by Philip Yorke III (1905-1978) along with the estate, house and contents to the National Trust in 1973.
Makers and roles
John Spottiswood (1565-1639) Archbishop of St Andrews Brian Duppa (1588-1662) Bishop of Winchester William Faithorne the elder (London c.1616 – London 1691) Thomas Middleton (d.1627)