B16932
Language code
eng, lat
Shelfmark
H.Fac
Title
Great Domesday ...
Edition
[Millenium edition].
Publication, distribution, etc.
London :, Alecto Historical Editions,, 2000.
Physical description
5v. + 1 box ;, Fo.
Note
Previously DDl.2.01 - DDl.2.06.
Note
No. 1 of 450 numbered copies.
Note
Comprises two vol. facsimile of Great Domesday (Latin ms.), two vol. English translation, introductory vol. with indexes, and box of loose folded maps (modern Ordinance Survey, overlaid with Domesday sites).
Note
Title-pages of translation vols. dated 1992.
Note
General editor = G. H. Martin.
Provenance
Ms. inscription reading "Presented to Prince William / To celebrate his coming of age in Millenium Year / 21st June 2000", i.e., from the publishers to Prince William of Wales.
Binding
Two vol. facsimile (DDl.2.5-6): 20th century blind-stamped calf, copy of 12th century Romanesque binding of Winton Domesday (earliest known Domesday binding). Tools of mythical creatures. Each vol. in ?suede protective wallet.
Binding
Introduction vol. and two vol. English translation (DDl.2.1-3): 20th century quarter linen and handmade paper on boards.
Binding
Maps (DDl.2.4): 20th century quarter linen and handmade paper box.
Subject
Domesday book.
Subject
Land tenure, History, England.
Subject
Manuscripts, Latin, Facsimiles, England.
Subject
England (Place), Economic conditions, 1066-1485.
Subject
Great Britain (Place), History, Norman period, 1066-1154.
Added entry--name
Martin, G. H, (Geoffrey Haward)
Added entry--place
England, London.
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