The last will of Humphry Chetham, . of Clayton, in the county of Lancaster, Esq; dated December 16, 1651; whereby he founded and endowed an hospital and library in Manchester. Also the charter of King Charles II. dated November 10, 1665. for making the trustees under Mr. Chetham's will a body-corporate.
Humphrey Chetham (1580-1653)
Category
Books
Date
1759
Materials
Place of origin
Manchester
Collection
Dunham Massey, Cheshire
NT 3048343
Summary
Bibliographic description
[2],56p. . 4to.. Not identified in 1768 catalogue. Some underlining throughout.. Provenance: Bookplate on front pastedown: Armorial, Grey and Booth quarterings impaling Cavendish-Bentinck: George Harry Grey, 5th earl of Stamford & 1st earl of Warrington (2nd cr.) (1737-1819).. Binding: 1/4 morocco, marbled paper (modern rebinding); spine lettered in gilt vertically: 'Humphrey Chetham's will. 1651'.
Makers and roles
Humphrey Chetham (1580-1653) Chetham's Hospital, Manchester Chetham's Library, Manchester