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Reference Number MS PHILL/19
TitleChronicle (German)
Date16th century
DescriptionManuscript volume, 16th century, containing 'Chroneck Der XIII Orten, Wan un wie sy in den Bundt commen' (chronicle of the 13 places, when and how they come into the federation), perhaps German or Swiss.
Extent1 volume containing 232 leaves
CustodialHistoryThe manuscript belonged to Sir Thomas Phillipps (1792-1872), baronet, an antiquary and bibliophile whose collection included c60,000 manuscripts of various kinds, some relating to the administration of Swiss towns. Various manuscripts were sold after Sir Thomas's death, some to the German government, and were dispersed to several libraries. Formerly Phillipps MS 1214.
AcquisitionThe Phillipps Manuscripts at University College London were given to the College by the German government in 1912.
AccessStatusOpen
AccessConditionsThe papers are available subject to the usual conditions of access to Archives and Manuscripts material, after the completion of a Reader's Undertaking.
Related MaterialThe Phillipps manuscripts at University College London include other items relating to Swiss or German government.
FindingAidsDorothy K Coveney, 'A Descriptive Catalogue of Manuscripts in the Library of University College London' (London, 1935); handlist at University College London Special Collections.
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