Edward Chamberlayne 1616-1703
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Edward CHAMBERLAYNE 1616-1703
Biographical Note
author of Angliae notitia and other works.
Books
His library was sold, together with that of his son, in London, 11.3.1724; 33 manuscripts were purchased by Harley. Reputedly had some of his books buried with him, encased in wax.
Sources
- Alston, R. C. Inventory of sale catalogues 1676-1800. St Philip, 2010.
- Gair, Reavley. [ "Chamberlayne, Edward (1616–1703), writer."] Oxford Dictionary of National Biography.
- Wright, C. E. Fontes Harleianae. London, 1972.