Fifty manuscripts from the collection of the Brotherton Library from the C15th to C20th illustrated in b&w plates with lengthy descriptions regarding author, subject matter and reasons for adding to the University's library.  An introductory essay describes the inception of the collection under the ownership of the C19th industrialist Lord Brotherton whose wishes were that the University should inherit its core.  Hardback.  108 pages.  Dust jacket shows sign of wear but internally very good clean condition. Cat No 3891