The present volume is the second in the series published in commemoration of Henry Richards Luard, D.D., Fellow of Trinity College, and Registrary of the University from 1862 to 1891. The circumstances under which the series was begun have been set forth by Mr Leathes, in the preface to his edition of Grace Book A.

It has been found necessary to divide Grace Book B into two parts, for it covers a long period, 1488—1549, and is about twice the size of Grace Book A. To prevent further delay the first part is now issued as a separate volume, and the second part will be issued early in 1904.

The text of Grace Book B has been printed from a transcript by Mr A. Rogers, collated with the original by Mr F. E. Bickley, of the British Museum.

The first draft of the slips for the index was the work of Mr W. A. J. Archbold, who was prevented from finishing his work as editor by the pressure of other duties.

Miss Bateson is responsible for the Introduction, for the Index in its final form, and for the list of corrigenda.