Passage in the Starr Chamber, 17th century
Scope and Contents
Part of a collection containing 4 manuscripts. Separately written copies of law records, legal tracts, etc., bound together in a codex. Leaf [ii] is inscribed "Passages in the Starr Chamber agaynst Sr John Eliott: and other Parliament Gentlemen: 1629." Although this title presently appears to refer to the whole book, it seems that leaves [iii-vi] are interlopers, and that leaf ii previously immediately preceded p.1 and was part of item 1. The items do not all relate to Star Chamber matters.
Dates
- Creation: 17th century
Language of Materials
English, item 8 in Latin.
Extent
1 volume : Binding: Brown calf ruled in blind (gold on beard-edges and spine); 2 clasps. 17th century? Foliation: leaves [i-vi] pages 1-473. (Items 1 & 5 separately foliated.) Collation: [NB. Each item existed separately for some time (note worn exterior leaves) before this binding; this binder introduced blank quires between items.] Script: Each item in a different hand. Binding Title: 2 later leather spine labels: talbots supporting a shield; "MSS EATON". Ink marking and paper label on spine: "13." ; Volume measures no taller than 30 cm.
Other Finding Aids
A more detailed listing of the volume contents is available at ksrl.sc.starschambersD152.pdf.
Custodial History
Grosvenor family, Dukes of Westminster: Eaton Hall case XXI no 14 (raspberry mitre-shaped- bookplate of portcullis flanked by talbots). leaf [ii] marked in modern pencil: 13.
Repository Details
Part of the University of Kansas. Kenneth Spencer Research Library Repository