Scrinia reserata: . a memorial offer'd to the great deservings of John Williams, D. D. who some time held the places of Ld Keeper of the Great Seal of England, Ld Bishop of Lincoln, and Ld Archbishop of York. Containing a series of the most remarkable occurences and transactions of his life, in relation both to church and state. Written by John Hacket, late Lord Bishop of Litchfield and Coventry. Imprimatur, Nov. 27. 1692. Jo. Cant.
John Hacket (1592-1670) Bishop of Lichfield and Coventry
Category
Books
Date
1693
Materials
Place of origin
England
Collection
Erddig, Wrexham
NT 3079618
Summary
Bibliographic description
[2],228,230,[4]p., plate . port.. . fol.. Extensive manuscript alphabetical contents list to this work on front two and rear two flyleaves, in the hand of Walter Horton.. Provenance: manuscript inscription on title page: Walr. Horton pret. 12s. Bookplate: Erthig (anonymous armorial).. Binding: Srinkled, panelled calf; sewn onto five raised cords; red spine label [worn]: 'Hacket's Life of Williams'.
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 Hacket (1592-1670) Bishop of Lichfield and Coventry John Williams (1582 - 1650), Archbishop of York