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The city charter of 1609 consists of five skins, with a clearly written Latin text in black ink. In contrast with the vivid colours of the 1608 charter, the opening initial and first line appear in plain black and white. There is a portrait of James…

Visually, this is one of the most attractive charters in the collection. It consists of three skins covered with a tightly written latin text in dark ink. The opening sentence is beautifully illustrated and shows the king enthroned, holding a sword…