The Edward IV Roll
Free Library of Philadelphia
Ms Lewis E201

This magnificent scroll, almost 20
feet long, was produced to celebrate
Edward IV's coronation in 1461.
The Richard III Society, the American
Branch, and individual donors
contributed to its conservation.

The manuscript was on
display in Philadelphia and
Nashville at the 2001-02
Leaves of Gold exhibition.

The Conservation Process
The Roll Online (very large file, about
1.6 MB, uses frames and opens in
a new browser window)
The Richard III Society, American Branch
Manuscripts Conservation Fund

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