Will of Hector de Daure
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Toronto, ON, The Robertson Davies Library at Massey College, Rueter FF0010
Andreea Marin, Massey College 2022 (Born Digital)
Remarks by the Editor
Will of Hector De Daure
General Information
Shelfmarks Rueter FF 0010
Page/Folio Reference 1 Bifolium, 4 pages
Material Paper
Date of Origin August 11, 1571
Persons Hector de Daure
Script, Hands
French secretary hand.
General Remarks
Has been transcibed previously as both Hector de Daine and Hector de Daure. This is his last will and testament.
Original Condition
Page Height 305 mm
Page Width 211 mm
Height of Written Area 260 mm
Width of Written Area 135 – 155 mm
Number of Columns 1
Width of Columns 135 – 155 mm
Number of Lines 26 – 27
Line Height 10 mm
Numbering
Leaf 1 Recto numbered 46 in top left corner. 1 Bifolium, Will written only on Leaf 1 Recto. 1 Verso and 2 Recto are blank. Inscription on 2 Verso.
Current Condition
Dimensions 305 x 211 mm
More about the Current Condition
Edges are frayed at the bottom. Has been folded and maintains creases from being previously bent.
Book Decoration and Musical Notation
Description
1 seal made of paper has been applied at the bottom of Leaf 1 Recto. It bears a dragon with a sword.
History
Provenance
France
Persons and Institutions Hector de Daine/Daure