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The Album Amicorum of Sir Michael Balfour

Various, 1596–1610

119 leaves with drawings and autographs. Includes autographs by James VI, Queen Anne of Denmark, Henry Prine of Wales, and Christian IV of Denmark. Most notable for the pictorial material gathered during Balfour's Grand Tour of 1596-9.

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Title of artwork, date

The Album Amicorum of Sir Michael Balfour, 1596–1610

Date supported

1975

Medium and material

Paper in red Morocco binding

Dimensions

16 x 11 cm

Grant

1000

Total cost

4200

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