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""Abstracts of Inquisitiones Post Mortem, Part 1, Henry VII to Elizabeth, 1485-1561: Relating to the City of London, Returned into the Court of Chancery"" is a historical book written by George S. Fry in 1896. The book is a collection of abstracts of inquisitiones post mortem, which were legal documents that recorded the possessions and estates of deceased individuals. The abstracts cover the period from the reign of Henry VII to Elizabeth I, spanning the years 1485 to 1561. The focus of the book is on the City of London, and the inquisitiones post mortem that were returned into the Court of Chancery. The book provides insight into the lives and possessions of the people of London during this period, and is a valuable resource for historians and genealogists interested in the history of England during the Tudor era.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.