Henry Percy
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Henry Percy, 9th Earl of Northumberland (1564–1632), known from his fondness for scientific experiment as “The Wizard Earl”.
The British Armorial Bindings database records five binding stamps from his books.
- Shelfmark W2/X-5-2A
- Philibert de L'Orme. Nouuelles inuentions pour bien bastir et a petits fraiz. 1578.
- Binding stamp of Henry Percy, 9th Earl of Northumberland.
- Inscription on final endpaper: R.C. Hussey.
Inscription on front free endpaper: Presented by R. C. Hussey Esqre. 1877.