Whilst at Kew today, I pre-requested Registration data for No. 29106 - but on arrival could access only part of my request. Apparently, some of the data comes in large size paper format, and these can only be looked at in the map room because of the need for large tables to support the paperwork - and presently the map room is closed (for couple of weeks I beleive). Thought it might be possible to see whether it was the design or the shape that was being referred to. The only part of this Registration that I could access was the basic Reg. No. as written in the original journal, and this was unhelpful really. It simply shows (in columns from the left).........
29106 IV 9 bc
handwritten of course - and the lower case 'b' is cancelled with a double slash. The Roman 4 is, of course, the Class, but what the 9 bc means I haven't a clue, unless someone has an idea. So not very enlightening, but if it is of interest, I will be returning duirng the Christmas hols., and will try again.
I did take a pic. of this page on the digital camera, plus a pic. of the spine of the book.........as thought it might be more accurate and interesting to show the data, rather than trying to explain in words only. However, when I checked with the copyright guys at Kew, they got a little touchy and said I couldn't show these on the GMB without the o.k. from the Copyright big cheese, so that's why you aint seeing my pics. today. :cry: I will check with the correct guy during the week.
I hope, of course, that people don't object to my butting in on this thread. If there is an issue, please say so, and I shall desist.