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‘Historical Account of Printing in Scotland from 1507 to 1707.` A collection of biographical notes on printers in Edinburgh and details of the books printed, mostly in the hand of James Chalmers, with corrections and additions by George Chalmers. Volume 2., ?1st quarter of 19th century.

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Identifier: Adv.MS.16.2.22

Scope and Contents

The contents are as follows:

John Reid (folio 1);

Andrew Anderson`s heirs (folio 30);

Society of Stationers (1688) (folio 153);

John Reid junior (folio 186);

Archibald Hyslop, William Carson, John Cairns, and David Lindsay (folio 202);

George Mosman (folio 222);

Mathias and Andrew Symson (folio 241);

Andrew Anderson (folio 261) and his heirs (folio 282);

James Watson (folio 316);

Andrew Symson (folio 359);

David and Robert Freebairn (folio 395).

Dates

  • Creation: ?1st quarter of 19th century.

Extent

0.00 Linear metres (417 folios. Quarto.)

Language of Materials

From the Series: English

Repository Details

Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository

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