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Synopsis by Sir Robert Ker Porter of part of a dramatised version of ‘Marmion’, from Act 4, scene 3 to the end (Act 5, scene 4).

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Identifier: MS.15938

Scope and Contents

The manuscript is undated, and the paper watermarked 1806.

The synopsis is followed (folio 10 verso) by a list of manuscripts compiled by Sir Thomas Phillipps, of Sir Robert Ker Porter, his sister Jane, and other members of his family.

Dates

  • Creation: [1806, or after.]

Conditions Governing Access

Normal access conditions apply.

Conditions Governing Use

Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.

Extent

16 Leaves ; Octavo.

Language of Materials

Undetermined

Arrangement

16 + several blank folios.

Custodial History

The manuscript was formerly in the library of Sir Thomas Phillipps.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Bought, Sotheby's, 28 June 1966, lot 463.

Bibliography

'Catalogus Librorum Manuscriptorum in Bibliotheca D. Thomae Phillipps, Bt.' (1837-1871): manuscript [MSS.14753 =14778).

Genre / Form

Title
National Library of Scotland Catalogue of Manuscripts
Author
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
Description rules
International Standard for Archival Description - General
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

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

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