FDA-E.1804-2015
Parts
Object number
FDA-E.1804-2015
Object type
Identification
Title
Tomb of Edmund of Langley, 1st Duke of York
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Description
Content (place)
London
Content (note)
Book plate of the tomb of Edmund, Duke of York, including a dedication inscription and coat of arms, with text above the plate, and a page of text on the reverse
Dimensions
height (actual size): 230mm
width (actual size): 180mm
width (actual size): 180mm
Dimension note
Dimensions for plate mark, book page larger
Inscription
Lettered with dedication 'Illustrissimo Domino Roberto Comiti / de Ailesbury & Elgin, Vice Comiti / Bruce de Ampthill, Baroni Bruce de / Whorleton, Skelton, et Kintosse, / Tumuli hoc Edmundi Ducis / Eboracensis, Exemplum / H.D.D.D. F.S.'
Physical description
Plate mark
Production
Person
Gaywood, Richard (Engraver)
Date
c.1677
History and association
References
• Sandford, F., A Genealogical History of the Kings of England, and Monarchs of Great Britain, &c. From the Conquest Anno 1066, to the Year 1677, Printed by Tho. Newcomb, 1677 (p. 359)
