Proofs. printed matter
Subject
Subject Source: Unspecified ingested source
Found in 304 Collections and/or Records:
Literary papers of Doug Johnstone.
Collection
Identifier: Acc.13618
Scope and Contents
The papers relate to `Gone Again` (London: Faber and Faber, 2013) and `The Dead Beat` (London: Faber and Faber, 2014).
Dates:
2011-2013.
Literary papers of Regi Claire.
Fonds
Identifier: Acc.13397
Scope and Contents
Manuscripts, typescripts, proofs, research and correspondence relating to the following books: Inside-Outside (1998); The Beauty Room (2002); Fighting It (2009); The Waiting (2012).
Dates:
c. 1999-2012.
Literary papers of Ruth Thomas.
Fonds
Identifier: Acc.13389
Scope and Contents
Literary papers, c.1990-2012, of Ruth Thomas comprising digital archive, print-outs, notebooks and business correspondence.
Dates:
c. 1990-2012.
Literary papers of Sydney Goodsir Smith.
Fonds
Identifier: Acc.12937
Scope and Contents
Includes notebooks, manuscripts, typescripts and proofs of poems, articles and plays, and radio scripts, with some related correspondence.
Dates:
1938-1964.
Manuscript and marked proofs, "Discoveries in the Ruins of Nineveh and Babylon", by Austen Henry Layard., 1847-1853.
Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.42354-42358
Scope and Contents
"Discoveries in the ruins of Nineveh and Babylon" was a work written by Austen Henry Layard and published by John Murray. It would appear to have been intended to be published in two volumes, but was eventually published in one volume in 1853.
In this series there are both manuscripts and proofs of the work, showing the progression through the publication process.
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.
Manuscript and marked proofs of a speech on the repeal of the Corn Laws, by Robert Peel., [1839]
File
Identifier: MS.42521
Scope and Contents
Annotated 'Sir Robert Peel's speech on the repeal of the Corn Laws on the 4th night of the debate 1846', but the speech in fact is in support of the Corn Laws, delivered in February 1839 when Peel was in Opposition.
Dates:
[1839]
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 Robert Peel.
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Manuscripts and proofs of speeches by Robert Peel.
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Manuscript and proofs of a speech on the repeal of the Corn Laws, by Robert Peel.
Manuscript and marked proofs, "Speech on the Bank of England Charter Act 1844", by Robert Peel., 1844.
File
Identifier: MS.42520
Scope and Contents
The title of the manuscript has been taken from the front cover.
Dates:
1844.
Manuscript and proofs, "Early Adventures in Persia, Susiana and Babylonia", by Austen Henry Layard., ? 1884-? 1886.
Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.42400-42402
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
Austen Henry Layard wrote books and articles about his travels, excavations, later career and painting. Many of the publications were published by John Murray during a period of over 50 years.
The papers here contain the manuscripts and proofs for many of these works, including articles Layard wrote for the 'Quarterly Review'. There are also typescripts in this series, mostly relating to memoirs of Layard from his time as British Minister to Spain and Turkey.
Dates:
? 1884-? 1886.
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.
Manuscript and proofs of a speech on the repeal of the Corn Laws, by Robert Peel., 1846.
Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.42521-42522
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:
1846.
Manuscript, "Discoveries in the Ruins of Nineveh and Babylon", by Austen Henry Layard., 1847-1853.
Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.42354-42356
Scope and Contents
The manuscript is mostly in the hand of Austen Henry Layard, but would appear to include passages in the hand of a copyist. The manuscripts show additions and deletions, and includes proof illustrations. The first manuscript appears to be an earlier version.
The contents that was originally placed in Ms.42356 was subsumed in to Ms.42355. The reference Ms.42356 is therefore no longer in use.
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.
Manuscript, "Discoveries in the ruins of Nineveh and Babylon", by Austen Henry Layard. , 1847-1853.
File
Identifier: MS.42355
Scope and Contents
The manuscript relates to the work 'Discoveries in the ruins of Nineveh and Babylon' by Austen Henry Layard, which was published in 1853. It is in the hand of a copyist, with annotations in the hand of Austen Henry Layard.The manuscript has been edited with additions and deletions throughout. The manuscript covers the majority of the published work, including the preface, parts of the index, and a musical score entitled 'Chaunt of the Yezidi Priests', which appeared as Appendix...
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.
Manuscript, first page proofs, and an interleaved proof copy of J A Harvie-Brown, "The Wonderful Trout".
Fonds
Identifier: Acc.3467
Scope and Contents
With relevant notes and correspondence.
Dates:
1898.
Manuscript, "Missionary travels and researches in South Africa", by David Livingstone; with related proofs., ? 1855-? 1857.
Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.42427-42435
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:
? 1855-? 1857.
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 David Livingstone.
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Manuscripts by David Livingstone in which are recorded his journeys and experiences in Africa; with related proofs, sketches, a photographic print and a printed portrait.
Manuscript of “Campbell’s Registering Sun-Dial” by John Francis Campbell., 1879, or before.
File
Identifier: Adv.MS.50.6.11
Scope and Contents
Proofs of the article are pasted in throughout the volume.
Dates:
1879, or before.
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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Original manuscripts of John Francis Campbell`s non-Gaelic publications, mostly based on his journals, and volumes of scientific material, reflecting his particular interest in glaciation, meteorology and thermography.
Manuscript of ‘Frost and Fire’ by John Francis Campbell, being a collection mainly of his geological observations while on his travels from July 1862 to November 1863, including extracts from earlier journals., 1862-1865.
Sub-Series
Identifier: Adv.MSS.50.5.13-50.6.1
Scope and Contents
On the whole the manuscript and printed versions correspond.
Dates:
1862-1865.
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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Original manuscripts of John Francis Campbell`s non-Gaelic publications, mostly based on his journals, and volumes of scientific material, reflecting his particular interest in glaciation, meteorology and thermography.
Manuscript of ‘Frost and Fire’ by John Francis Campbell, chapters 43-58., 1862-1865.
File
Identifier: Adv.MS.50.6.1
Scope and Contents
The volume also contains the preface to the first volume (folio 465) and additional material at the end which appears not to have been published. Rough diagrams illustrate the text and there are copies of Campbell`s ‘On a New Self-Registering Sun-Dial’ (folio 396) and ‘A Method of Converting Collodion Negatives into Positives by Heat’ (folio 401), together with proofs of the index and a list of illustrations to ‘Frost and Fire’ inserted at the back of the manuscript.There is also...
Dates:
1862-1865.
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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Original manuscripts of John Francis Campbell`s non-Gaelic publications, mostly based on his journals, and volumes of scientific material, reflecting his particular interest in glaciation, meteorology and thermography.
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Manuscript of ‘Frost and Fire’ by John Francis Campbell, being a collection mainly of his geological observations while on his travels from July 1862 to November 1863, including extracts from earlier journals.
Manuscript, typescripts and corrected proofs of Gavin Ewart, "Penultimate Poems".
File
Identifier: Acc.9918
Scope and Contents
Includes unpublished verses.
Dates:
1989.
Manuscript, with marked proofs, "A Voice from the Factories", by Caroline Norton., 1836.
File
Identifier: MS.42509
Scope and Contents
'A voice from the factories' is a poem by Caroline Norton (later Stirling Maxwell), which was published by John Murray in 1836. The poem highlights the working conditions for children of the period. Caroline Norton was a noted campaigner for the rights of children and this poem is part of her work in the area.This volume includes a manuscript version and a proof of the poem. The manuscript includes a title page, the dedication to Lord Ashley (later 7th Earl of Shaftesbury)...
Dates:
1836.
Manuscript, with marked proofs, of "Nineveh and its Remains" by Austen Henry Layard., 1845-1849.
Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.42347-42353
Scope and Contents
After Austen Henry Layard excavated the remains of Assyrian palaces between 1845 and 1847, there was great public appetite for more information about the newly unearthed artefacts, particularly because many believed that these discoveries confirmed history as described in the Bible.Layard wrote a lavishly illustrated work, 'Nineveh and its remains', which was published by John Murray in 1849. Despite its title, the discoveries in this work mostly relate to the city of Nimrud -...
Dates:
1845-1849.
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.
Manuscripts and proofs of speeches by Robert Peel., 1833-1846.
Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.42518-42522
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:
1833-1846.
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., 1845-1882.
Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.42346-42384
Scope and Contents
The manuscripts, proofs and typescripts in this series all relate to the written works of Layard about his experiences and work within the Ottoman Empire. This includes some of his most well known publications, including 'Nineveh and its Remains', which was first published by John Murray in 1849.
Dates:
1845-1882.
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.
Manuscripts and proofs of various works by Austen Henry Layard., 1845-?1903.
Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.42346-42407
Scope and Contents
Austen Henry Layard wrote books and articles about his travels, excavations, later career and painting. Many of the publications were published by John Murray during a period of over 50 years.
The papers here contain the manuscripts and proofs for many of these works, including articles Layard wrote for the 'Quarterly Review'. There are also typescripts in this series, mostly relating to memoirs of Layard from his time as British Minister to Spain and Turkey.
Dates:
1845-?1903.
Manuscripts by David Livingstone in which are recorded his journeys and experiences in Africa; with related proofs, sketches, a photographic print and a printed portrait., ? 1852-before 1874.
Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.42426-42440
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:
? 1852-before 1874.
Manuscripts by Washington Irving, with some proofs of works by Irving., Circa 1829-1850.
Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.42310-42315
Scope and Contents
Irving produced many popular and successful works throughout his writing career, most of which were published in Britain by John Murray. The manuscripts in this sequence relate to some of these works, including 'The Crayon Miscellany' and three volumes of 'A Chronicle of the conquest of Granada'. In addition, there is an incomplete manuscript for a review for the 'Quarterly Review', and a letter that contains a personal outline of his life up until 1837.
Dates:
Circa 1829-1850.