CHARLES I, King of England (1600-49, reign of) - An unusually large document in English on 10 vellum sheets probably relating to the Manor of Knoll or Knowle [?in Warwickshire], the first sheet with elaborate calligraphic initials, in old oak scroll box.

CHARLES I, King of England (1600-49, reign of) - An unusually large document in English on 10 sheets of vellum from the reign of Charles I, in a dense gothic bookhand, probably relating to the Manor of Knoll or Knowle [?in Warwickshire], forming an extensive list of leaseholders, with elaborate calligraphic initials at the head of the first sheet, each sheet approximately 550 x 740mm., with the remnants of a wax seal suspended by twine at the foot of the final sheet, in a custom-made old shaped oak scroll box with compartment for the seal and old metal fitments (lacks key). Provenance: old (?17th-century) inscription, mentioning Knoll or Knowle, signed "Morley" on verso of final sheet; "August 10th 1751. Read in Court by C. Gould for Theo. Darley, Associate" (later inscription on verso of first sheet).