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`Melange Ridicule`, commonplace book compiled by Rachel Duff

 Item
Identifier: Acc.13543

Scope and Contents

Commonplace Book containing miscellaneous verse, riddles, letters and numerous pasted in cartoons, drawings and press cuttings. Printed items include prints from John Kay`s `Original Portraits`, 1839, a printed programme for the New Concert Hall, Canongate, 1754 and a copy of the `Edinburgh Evening Courant` for 24 September 1745 with an account of the Battle of Prestonpans.

Dates

  • Creation: Undated, 19th century

Conditions Governing Access

Normal access conditions apply.

Conditions Governing Use

Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.

Extent

0.06 Linear metres (1 volume)

Language of Materials

English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Presented by Dr G B Scott, Edinburgh17 September 2014

Physical Description

0.06 linear metres1 volume210.00 x 270.00 millimetres

Dimensions

210.00 x 270.00 millimetres

Title
National Library of Scotland Catalogue of Manuscripts
Author
National Library of Scotland
Date
17 09 2014
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:
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National Library of Scotland
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