Catalogue of the library, books and manuscripts, of John Maule of Inverkeillor, Baron of the Exchequer.
Item
Identifier: Adv.MS.5.1.9
Scope and Contents
John Maule died in 1781 and his library was sold in the following year by an Edinburgh bookseller; several items were purchased by the Advocates` Library.
Dates
- Creation: Circa 1782.
Extent
0.00 Linear metres (vii folios + 176 pages (several blank). Folio.)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
The catalogue is arranged by subject, then by size. A list of contents is recorded at the beginning.
Custodial History
Bought by the Advocates` Library, from an Edinburgh bookseller, in 1782.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Presented, 1925, by the Faculty of Advocates to the nation on the foundation of the National Library of Scotland.
Existence and Location of Copies
Microfilm available: Mf.Sec.MSS.111.
Genre / Form
- Title
- National Library of Scotland Catalogue of Manuscripts
- Author
- National Library of Scotland
- Date
- 11 12 2013
- Description rules
- Finding Aid Prepared Using Local Descriptive Rules
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository
Contact:
Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk
Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk