Proofs. printed matter
Subject
Subject Source: Unspecified ingested source
Found in 303 Collections and/or Records:
Proofs of collection of poems of Gavin Ewart, "The Young Pobble`s Guide to His Toes".
File
Identifier: Acc.9064
Dates:
1985.
Proofs of George MacDonald, "St George and St Michael" (1876), with corrections and revisions by the author.
File
Identifier: Acc.8692
Dates:
1876.
Proofs of lithographs of William Johnstone for "Twenty Poems by Hugh MacDiarmid".
File
Identifier: Acc.7424
Dates:
circa 1977.
Proofs of the index to the various Coal Commission reports with several letters to John Francis Campbell inserted at the beginning, mainly from Hector Maclean of Islay who was apparently responsible for the compilation of the index., 1869-1870.
File
Identifier: Adv.MS.51.1.13
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Each volume deals with a separate aspect.
Dates:
1869-1870.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Correspondence and papers, including many manuscripts in Gaelic, journals and yearbooks (with many photographs), albums of watercolour paintings and sketches, and experimental notebooks, of John Francis Campbell of Islay (1821-1885), Gaelic scholar and collector of oral tradition, traveller, scientist, official of the royal household and public servant.
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Correspondence of John Francis Campbell in the capacity of Secretary to the Royal Coal Commission in London, a post he held for several years, along with various printed reports and proceedings of the Coal Commission concerning investigations made into a number of aspects of coal mining throughout the country.
Proofs of the title pages of parts 1 and 2 of "Discoveries in the ruins of Nineveh and Babylon" by Austen Henry Layard., 1853.
File
Identifier: MS.42357
Scope and Contents
The proofs reflect the original intention of the publisher to issue the work in two volumes. The work was subsequently published in one volume.
Dates:
1853.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Archive of John Murray, publishers.
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Correspondence of or concerning authors published by John Murray, with related manuscripts.
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Papers of and concerning Austen Henry Layard.
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Manuscripts and proofs of various works by Austen Henry Layard.
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Manuscripts and proofs of the works of Austen Henry Layard concerning his journeys through, and his archaeological excavations and diplomatic missions in, the Ottoman Empire.
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Manuscript and marked proofs, "Discoveries in the Ruins of Nineveh and Babylon", by Austen Henry Layard.
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Proofs, "Discoveries in the ruins of Nineveh and Babylon", by Austen Henry Layard.
Proofs, some marked, of drafts of an open letter of John Murray III defending his decision not to publish an article, "The Jesus of History", by Charles Appleton, in the periodical "The Academy"., 1870.
File
Identifier: MS.42608
Scope and Contents
Each of the three drafts is dated the 25 October 1870.
Dates:
1870.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Archive of John Murray, publishers.
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Correspondence of or concerning authors published by John Murray, with related manuscripts.
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Papers concerning the periodical publication, "The Academy".
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Papers concerning a dispute between John Murray III and Charles Appleton over the decision not to publish an article, "The Jesus of History", in the periodical "The Academy".
Prospectus, proofs and sample issues of the periodical "The Academy"., 1869-1870.
Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.42603-42604
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
This series is of the correspondence and papers, including some manuscripts, of many of the most prominent authors published by John Murray, publishers. The papers represent the relationship between author and publisher. There are particularly significant holdings relating to Isabella Bishop (Isabella Bird), George Crabbe, Charles Darwin, Sir Charles and Elizabeth Eastlake, Richard Ford, John Franklin, William Gladstone, Sir Francis Head, Sir Austen Henry Layard, David Livingstone, Thomas...
Dates:
1869-1870.
Publications of and publications supported by the Scottish Poetry Library., 1997-2014.
Series
Identifier: Acc.13626/61-85
Dates:
1997-2014.
Six proof copies extensively amended by John Riddell of different parts of ‘Case of Archibald William Montgomerie, Earl of Eglinton’ (?1840)., ?1840.
File
Identifier: Adv.MS.26.1.27(i), folios i-ii, 1-112
Scope and Contents
Manuscript versions of ‘Case of Archibald William Montgomerie, Earl of Eglinton’ are at....
Dates:
?1840.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Books and papers of John Riddell, the peerage lawyer.
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Printed books, manuscripts, correspondence and papers from the Riddell Collection.
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Correspondence and papers from the Riddell Collection.
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Printed papers in Archibald William 13th Earl of Eglinton’s claim to the Earldom of Winton.
Sketches and proofs of illustrations by Donald MacKenzie for Garrett Anderson, "Brennan`s Book" (1977) and Paul Harris, "The Rhythm of the Glass" (1977).
File
Identifier: Acc.10423
Dates:
circa 1977.
The Icelandic Sagas (1999) and (2002)., 1998-2002.
Sub-Series
Identifier: Acc.13542/35-82
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Most, but not all, of Magnusson's published works are represented. Also included here are the translations that Magnusson undertook on the work of the Icelandic author and Nobel prize winning novelist Halldór Laxness (1902-1998). Material relating to Magnusson's book on Mastermind "I've started so I'll finish" can be found in the Mastermind section.The material includes correspondence relating to book proposals, research notes compiled by Magnusson while working on his books, and...
Dates:
1998-2002.
[This number is no longer used. See MS.42355.] Manuscript, "Discoveries in the ruins of Nineveh and Babylon", by Austen Henry Layard. The manuscript is annotated "Part II". , 1847-1853
File
Identifier: MS.42356
Scope and Contents
The manuscript includes some proofs of illustrations.
Dates:
1847-1853
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Archive of John Murray, publishers.
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Correspondence of or concerning authors published by John Murray, with related manuscripts.
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Papers of and concerning Austen Henry Layard.
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Manuscripts and proofs of various works by Austen Henry Layard.
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Manuscripts and proofs of the works of Austen Henry Layard concerning his journeys through, and his archaeological excavations and diplomatic missions in, the Ottoman Empire.
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Manuscript and marked proofs, "Discoveries in the Ruins of Nineveh and Babylon", by Austen Henry Layard.
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Manuscript, "Discoveries in the Ruins of Nineveh and Babylon", by Austen Henry Layard.
Two copies of a pamphlet, "Exposure of the mis-statements contained in Captain Medwin`s pretended `Conversations of Lord Byron`", by John Cam Hobhouse; with related proofs., 1824.
Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.42471-42472
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
The papers include correspondence, proofs of pamphlets written by John Cam Hobhouse and John Murray in response to Medwin`s publication, and miscellaneous papers concerning Medwin.
Dates:
1824.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Archive of John Murray, publishers.
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Correspondence of or concerning authors published by John Murray, with related manuscripts.
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Papers concerning the controversy over the publication of "Conversations of Lord Byron" by Thomas Medwin.
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Various proofs of pamphlets written by John Cam Hobhouse and John Murray II in response to the publication of "Conversations of Lord Byron" by Thomas Medwin.
Two proofs of an advertisement announcing the commencement of the publication of "The Representative" newspaper., 1825.
File
Identifier: MS.42627
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
Correspondence;
legal and financial papers;
a history of the newspaper; and,
some miscellaneous papers concerning the newspaper.
Dates:
1825.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Archive of John Murray, publishers.
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Correspondence of or concerning authors published by John Murray, with related manuscripts.
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Papers concerning the establishment, publication and demise of "The Representative" newspaper.
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Legal and financial papers relating to the publication of "The Representative" newspaper.
Two sets of marked proofs, "Nineveh and its Remains", by Austen Henry Layard., 1849.
Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.42349-42352
Scope and Contents
The two sets of marked proofs here relate to the publication of 'Nineveh and its Remains' by Austen Henry Layard, published by John Murray in 1849. The proofs are heavily annotated, with many additions and deletions.
Both sets contain proofs for both Volumes I and II of the work, although they are incomplete.
Dates:
1849.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Archive of John Murray, publishers.
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Correspondence of or concerning authors published by John Murray, with related manuscripts.
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Papers of and concerning Austen Henry Layard.
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Manuscripts and proofs of various works by Austen Henry Layard.
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Manuscripts and proofs of the works of Austen Henry Layard concerning his journeys through, and his archaeological excavations and diplomatic missions in, the Ottoman Empire.
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Manuscript, with marked proofs, of "Nineveh and its Remains" by Austen Henry Layard.
Two sets of rough proofs of Cecil L`Estrange Ewen, "A History of Surnames of the British Isles" (London, 1931).
Fonds
Identifier: Acc.3841
Scope and Contents
Enclosing the author`s notes for a second edition.
Dates:
1931.
Typescript and page proofs of Nigel Tranter, "Gold for Prince Charlie".
File
Identifier: Acc.3472
Dates:
1962.
Typescript drafts, proofs and setting copy of the novel `The Gabriel Hounds` by Mary Stewart, with manuscript working notes concerning the novel.
Collection
Identifier: Dep.117- is now Acc.4666.
Dates:
1967.
Typescript of Don MacGaskill`s autobiographical work, `Listen to the trees` and corrected proofs of the revised edition., 1999-2007.
Sub-Series
Identifier: Acc.13709/20-21
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Files of papers relating to the literary output of Don and Bridge MacCaskill.
Dates:
1999-2007.
Typescripts and proofs of eight plays by Bill Dunlop.
File
Identifier: Acc.11823
Dates:
circa 1987-1996.
Typescripts, master prelims and page proofs of William Ferguson`s "The Identity of the Scottish Nation: an Historic Quest".
Fonds
Identifier: Acc.11902
Dates:
circa 1990-1998.
Typescripts of the short novel 'Doors Open' by Ian Rankin; with related working papers., 2006-2007.
Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.50425-50427
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
This series contains manuscripts and typescripts of, and associated working papers for, novels, novellas and graphic novels by Ian Rankin. The working papers include, variously, synopses, research material, development notes, and evidence of editorial interventions. With these also are papers relating to the process of publication: some administrative, particularly contracts, and promotional materials; others, including advertisements and cover proofs, concerning actual publication....
Dates:
2006-2007.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Ian Rankin archive.
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Papers relating to the professional activities of Ian Rankin.
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Papers relating to the literary and other creative works of Ian Rankin.
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Manuscripts, typescripts, working papers, and published extracts of the novels of Ian Rankin.
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Manuscripts, typescripts, and working papers of the novels of Ian Rankin.
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Manuscripts, typescripts and working papers of the thriller novels of Ian Rankin.
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Typescripts of 'Doors Open' by Ian Rankin; with related working papers.
Typescripts, proofs, notes and drawings relating to Nigel Tranter`s "The Fortified House in Scotland".
Fonds
Identifier: Acc.12666
Scope and Contents
Includes sound recordings of this and other works by Tranter.
Dates:
circa 1962-1995.
Unrevised proof of a paper, "On the connection between Jewish, Phoenician, and early Greek art and architecture", by Josias Porter., 1879, or after.
Item
Identifier: MS.42526
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
This series is of the correspondence and papers, including some manuscripts, of many of the most prominent authors published by John Murray, publishers. The papers represent the relationship between author and publisher. There are particularly significant holdings relating to Isabella Bishop (Isabella Bird), George Crabbe, Charles Darwin, Sir Charles and Elizabeth Eastlake, Richard Ford, John Franklin, William Gladstone, Sir Francis Head, Sir Austen Henry Layard, David Livingstone, Thomas...
Dates:
1879, or after.
Various proofs of pamphlets written by John Cam Hobhouse and John Murray II in response to the publication of "Conversations of Lord Byron" by Thomas Medwin., 1824.
Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.42471-42475
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
The papers include correspondence, proofs of pamphlets written by John Cam Hobhouse and John Murray in response to Medwin`s publication, and miscellaneous papers concerning Medwin.
Dates:
1824.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Archive of John Murray, publishers.
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Correspondence of or concerning authors published by John Murray, with related manuscripts.
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Papers concerning the controversy over the publication of "Conversations of Lord Byron" by Thomas Medwin.