The Digital Ark: Early Modern Collections of Curiosities in England and Scotland, 1580-1700

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[Portrait of John Sharpe Archbishop of York]

John Sharpe Archbishop of York.
His Autograph from an Original Letter in the Possession of John Thane. [Engraving].
Click image for full-size. Collector (major)Ralph Thoresby (1658-1725) Previous ownerJohn Thane (1747?-1818) Subject of/in a work of artJohn Sharp (16 Feb 1644/5 -2 Feb 1714) In Manuscript: MS2, Yorkshire Archaeological Society Description:This print also includes a manuscript inscription dated 18 March 1701/2.