Charte Collection

Ms. 46-1980 Free Warren Charter, grant of game rights by Edward I to Roger de Pilkington
FIT412185 Ms.46-1980 Free Warren Charter, grant of game rights by Edward I to Roger de Pilkington, c.1291 (vellum) by English School, (13th century); Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Charter of the Osiris Temple No. 4 of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn
RGL212691 Charter of the Osiris Temple No.4 of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, 1888 (pen & ink on card) by Mathers

Ms. 46-1980 Free Warren Charter, grant of game rights by Edward I to Roger de Pilkington, 1291
FIT58839 Ms.46-1980 Free Warren Charter, grant of game rights by Edward I to Roger de Pilkington, 1291 by English School, (13th century); 19 x 28 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

William Penn (1644-1718) receiving the Charter of Pennsylvania from King Charles II of England
NOO57085 William Penn (1644-1718) receiving the Charter of Pennsylvania from King Charles II of England by Stewart, Allan (1865-1951); Private Collection; Photo © John Noott Galleries, Broadway

Page from the Charter of Kelso Abbey with an illuminated initial depicting King David I (1084-1153)
XZL151592 Page from the Charter of Kelso Abbey with an illuminated initial depicting King David I (1084-1153) and his grandson Malcolm IV (1141-65) 1159 (vellum) by English School

Royal Charter for the Company of Clothmakers in the Reign of Charles II (1630-85) (vellum
XCF143585 Royal Charter for the Company of Clothmakers in the Reign of Charles II (1630-85) (vellum) (detail) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Facsimile edition of the Magna Carta, first published in 1225, 1816 (vellum)
STC167423 Facsimile edition of the Magna Carta, first published in 1225, 1816 (vellum) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

William granting a charter to the City of London, illustration from Hutchinson
STC363618 William granting a charter to the City of London, illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation, c.1920 (colour litho) by Lucas

Louis Le Gros (1080-1137) (King Louis VI) Granting the First Parisians their First
EDI190778 Louis Le Gros (1080-1137) (King Louis VI) Granting the First Parisians their First Charter (oil on canvas) by Laurens, Jean Paul (1838-1921); Hotel Dieu, Paris, France; French

The seal of King Charles II (1630-85) from a charter granted to the Hudson Bay Company
BAL6284 The seal of King Charles II (1630-85) from a charter granted to the Hudson Bay Company (wax) by English School, (17th century); Hudson Bay Company, Canada; English, out of copyright

Louis X (1289-1316) the Stubborn Giving the Charter to the Normans
XIR154045 Louis X (1289-1316) the Stubborn Giving the Charter to the Normans, from Le Grand Coutumier de Normandie, c.1340 (vellum) by French School, (14th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris

Charter signed by Hugues I Capet (941-996), King of France
ARH157462 Charter signed by Hugues I Capet (941-996), King of France, 988 (pen and ink on paper) (detail of 157461) by French School, (10th century); Centre Historique des Archives Nationales, Paris

Ms. 29410 Historiated initial R depicting minor canons of St
SPC209103 Ms.29410 Historiated initial R depicting minor canons of St. Pauls Cathedral, detail from the Royal Charter of Incorporation (vellum) by English School; St

William (1027-87) granting a charter to the City of London
IL254259 William (1027-87) granting a charter to the City of London, illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation (colour litho) by Lucas

Charter of the City of New York, 1719 (print)
AQS254872 Charter of the City of New York, 1719 (print) by American School, (18th century); American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA; eCourtesy

Humfray Gylbert knight his charte, c. 1582 (vellum)
660771 Humfray Gylbert knight his charte, c.1582 (vellum) by Dee, John (1527-1609); 50x62 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info.: Sir Humphrey Gilbert (c)

King John Granting the Magna Carta in 1215, 1900 (fresco)
BAL5802 King John Granting the Magna Carta in 1215, 1900 (fresco) by Normand, Ernest (1857-1923); Royal Exchange, London, UK; (add.info)

Ms 11. 6. 32 Charter issued to the clerics of Deer, by King David (1084-1183)
XTD194448 Ms 11.6.32 Charter issued to the clerics of Deer, by King David (1084-1183) from The Book of Deer (vellum) by Scottish School (12th century); Cambridge University Library, UK; Scottish

Charter of the Peronne Commune, granted by Philippe Auguste (1165-1223) 1209 (vellum)
XIR156740 Charter of the Peronne Commune, granted by Philippe Auguste (1165-1223) 1209 (vellum) by French School, (13th century); Centre Historique des Archives Nationales, Paris, France; French

Preamble, signature and seal of the Charter given to the Jews of Altona by King Christian
XJF119803 Preamble, signature and seal of the Charter given to the Jews of Altona by King Christian of Denmark (pen & ink on paper and wax) by Danish School

La paix sera desormais une verite (comme le charte). Print shows a procession with Porteurs du dais (the man on the left looks like Jean-Charles Persil), Le President (Casimer Perier)

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"Charte: A Glimpse into Historical Grants and Privileges" Delve into the fascinating world of charters, where ancient documents reveal the granting of rights and privileges throughout history. From medieval times to the Renaissance era, these charters provide a window into significant moments in time. One such charter is the Ms. 46-1980 Free Warren Charter, issued by Edward I to Roger de Pilkington in 1291. This document granted game rights, showcasing the importance placed on hunting during that period. Intriguingly, we also find the Charter of Osiris Temple No. 4 of the Hermetic Order of Golden Dawn. This mystical charter sheds light on secret societies and their esoteric practices. Moving forward in time, we encounter The Death Warrant of Thomas Howard, signed by Queen Elizabeth I in 1572. This chilling ink-on-vellum document reveals a dark chapter in English history. On a more positive note, William Penn's receipt of the Charter of Pennsylvania from King Charles II demonstrates royal favor towards colonization efforts across the Atlantic. The illuminated initial found within Kelso Abbey's Charter transports us back to 1159 Scotland as it depicts King David I and his grandson Malcolm IV – a testament to their reigns' significance. Meanwhile, Charles II's Royal Charter for the Company of Clothmakers showcases economic developments during his reign while highlighting vellum as a favored material for official documents. A facsimile edition brings us closer to one of history's most iconic legal texts – Magna Carta – first published on vellum in 1225 but reprinted centuries later in 1816 for wider dissemination. Even further back lies an illustration capturing William granting London its charter - an image that reflects both power dynamics between monarchs and cities during medieval times. Lastly, Louis Le Gros (King Louis VI) bestows Parisians with their first-ever charter; this event marks a significant milestone in the city's history.