Letters of James Nasmyth to John Murray III; with letters of several correspondents to John Murray III concerning Nasmyth. Also included are various illustrations relating to works by Nasmyth., 1873-1891.
File
Identifier: MS.42502
Scope and Contents
Illustrations :
(1) illustration in ink, 1882, by Nasmyth of his steam hammer. The illustration was used as the cover design to Nasmyth`s autobiography;
(2) engraved portrait, ? 1883, of Nasmyth which formed the frontispiece to Nasmyth`s autobiography.
Dates
- Creation: 1873-1891.
Creator
- Murray, John (publisher (III)) (1808-1892) (Recipient, Person)
Language of Materials
English
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Extent
0.00 Linear metres
Immediate Source of Acquisition
0438B1
Bibliography
Nasmyth, James. "James Nasmyth, engineer : an autobiography." (London : John Murray, 1883.)
Subject
- York and Son, photographic publishers, London (Organization)
- Nasmyth, James Hall, engineer, 1808-1890 (Person)
- Nasmyth, James Hall, engineer, 1808-1890 (Person)
- Nasmyth, Anne Elizabeth, wife of James, engineer, née Hartop (Person)
- Fletcher, William, engineer, b 1847 (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository
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Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk