LA/1/10/17
Reference code
LA/1/10/17
Level of description
File
Title
Return of MS 131 to Salisbury Cathedral Library, 1971
Date
1971
Quantity & Format
1 file
Description
MS 131 was purchased by Salisbury Cathedral Library in 1971 in a private sale from Lancing College shortly before the manuscript was due to be auctioned at Sotherbys auction house. This file contains: letter addressed to Colonel Parry and two draft articles for publication in 'Spire' the Friends of Salisbury Cathedral's annual report and for publication in local newspapers. The draft articles give a history of the manuscript including its place amongst the collection of manuscripts originating from Old Sarum.
Physical Characteristics
Material: paper
Keywords
Lancing College
Sotheby's
Sotheby's