Layard, Austen Henry, Sir, Knight (archaeologist)
Dates
- Existence: 1817 - 1894
Found in 14 Collections and/or Records:
Incomplete manuscript, "Early Adventures in Persia, Susiana and Babylonia", by Austen Henry Layard., ? 1884-? 1886.
Austen Henry Layard wrote books and articles about his travels, excavations, later career and painting. Many of the publications were published by John Murray during a period of over 50 years.
The papers here contain the manuscripts and proofs for many of these works, including articles Layard wrote for the 'Quarterly Review'. There are also typescripts in this series, mostly relating to memoirs of Layard from his time as British Minister to Spain and Turkey.
Incomplete manuscript, "Nineveh and its Remains", by Austen Henry Layard., 1845-1849.
The manuscript here relates to the two volumes of 'Nineveh and its remains', by Austen Henry Layard. There is one part for Vol I and two parts relating to Vol II. They are incomplete. There are additions and revisions throughout.
Incomplete manuscript, "Nineveh and its Remains", volume 1, by Austen Henry Layard., 1845-1849.
Incomplete manuscript, "Nineveh and its Remains", volume 2, by Austen Henry Layard., 1845-1849.
Manuscript and marked proofs, "Discoveries in the Ruins of Nineveh and Babylon", by Austen Henry Layard., 1847-1853.
"Discoveries in the ruins of Nineveh and Babylon" was a work written by Austen Henry Layard and published by John Murray. It would appear to have been intended to be published in two volumes, but was eventually published in one volume in 1853.
In this series there are both manuscripts and proofs of the work, showing the progression through the publication process.
Manuscript and proofs, "Early Adventures in Persia, Susiana and Babylonia", by Austen Henry Layard., ? 1884-? 1886.
Austen Henry Layard wrote books and articles about his travels, excavations, later career and painting. Many of the publications were published by John Murray during a period of over 50 years.
The papers here contain the manuscripts and proofs for many of these works, including articles Layard wrote for the 'Quarterly Review'. There are also typescripts in this series, mostly relating to memoirs of Layard from his time as British Minister to Spain and Turkey.
Manuscript, "Discoveries in the Ruins of Nineveh and Babylon", by Austen Henry Layard., 1847-1853.
The manuscript is mostly in the hand of Austen Henry Layard, but would appear to include passages in the hand of a copyist. The manuscripts show additions and deletions, and includes proof illustrations. The first manuscript appears to be an earlier version.
The contents that was originally placed in Ms.42356 was subsumed in to Ms.42355. The reference Ms.42356 is therefore no longer in use.
Manuscript, "Discoveries in the ruins of Nineveh and Babylon", by Austen Henry Layard., 1847-1851.
The manuscript here is mostly in the hand of Austen Henry Layard is for his work 'Discoveries in the ruins of Nineveh and Babylon', which was published in 1853.
The manuscript has been heavily edited with additions and deletions throughout. The manuscript begins at the start of Chapter I and finishes near the end of Chapter XVI in the published work.
Manuscript, "Discoveries in the ruins of Nineveh and Babylon", by Austen Henry Layard. , 1847-1853.
Manuscript, with marked proofs, of "Nineveh and its Remains" by Austen Henry Layard., 1845-1849.
Manuscripts and proofs of the works of Austen Henry Layard concerning his journeys through, and his archaeological excavations and diplomatic missions in, the Ottoman Empire., 1845-1882.
The manuscripts, proofs and typescripts in this series all relate to the written works of Layard about his experiences and work within the Ottoman Empire. This includes some of his most well known publications, including 'Nineveh and its Remains', which was first published by John Murray in 1849.
Manuscripts of the title-page, dedication, introduction and description of the plates for the "Second series of the monuments of Nineveh", by Austen Henry Layard., Circa 1853.
The manuscripts, proofs and typescripts in this series all relate to the written works of Layard about his experiences and work within the Ottoman Empire. This includes some of his most well known publications, including 'Nineveh and its Remains', which was first published by John Murray in 1849.
Package of manuscripts, "A.H. Layard`s MSS. of large book on Nineveh"., ? 1848-? 1849.
The package contains the following manuscripts by Layard :
(1) introduction to an unidentified work;
(2) introduction to "Nineveh and its remains";
(3) preface to "Nineveh and its remains"; and,
(4) description of the plates in "The monuments of Nineveh" (i.e. the large book referred to on the wrapper).
[This number is no longer used. See MS.42355.] Manuscript, "Discoveries in the ruins of Nineveh and Babylon", by Austen Henry Layard. The manuscript is annotated "Part II". , 1847-1853
The manuscript includes some proofs of illustrations.