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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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