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Financial Records?
Manuscript records on paper, possibly financial or legal records. Probably originally pages from a volume or volumes, they have been cut into regularly sized rectangles and many bear evidence that they were re-used as binding fragments. In several hands, some also annotated by contemporary but different hands. Many are written on recto and verso, some are single-sided. Folio 4v dated Anno 1570 Date: Late 16th - Early 17th Century
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Annotated Bear Binding Dated Evidence Financial Folio Fragment Fragments Hands Legal Manuscript Originally Pages Possibly Records Rectangles Recto Regularly Sized Verso Volumes Written Anno Volume
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This collection of manuscript records, dating from the late 16th to early 17th century, offers a glimpse into the financial and legal dealings of the past. Originally part of a volume or volumes, these pages have been carefully cut into regularly sized rectangles, revealing their previous use as binding fragments. The pages bear the marks of their history, with evidence of multiple hands and contemporary annotations. Some records are written on both the recto and verso sides, while others are single-sided. The folio 4v, dated "Anno 1570," is a particularly intriguing piece of this medieval German collection. The pages, with their faded ink and worn edges, tell a story of the past, providing a tangible connection to the people who handled them centuries ago. The presence of multiple hands and annotations suggests that these records were shared and used by various individuals, adding to their historical significance. These manuscript records offer a unique perspective into the financial and legal practices of the late 16th and early 17th centuries, providing valuable insights into the past. Their fragmented state only adds to their allure, serving as a reminder of the passage of time and the enduring nature of human record-keeping.
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