Proofs. printed matter
Found in 191 Collections and/or Records:
Letters to John Murray, publishers, of William FitzPatrick., 1887-June 1888.
Letters to John Murray, publishers, of William FitzPatrick., July 1888-1890.
Letters to John Murray, publishers, of William Francis Patrick Napier., 1827-1859.
Manuscript and marked proofs, "Discoveries in the Ruins of Nineveh and Babylon", by Austen Henry Layard., 1847-1853.
"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.
Manuscript and marked proofs of a speech on the repeal of the Corn Laws, by Robert Peel., [1839]
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.
Manuscript and marked proofs, "Speech on the Bank of England Charter Act 1844", by Robert Peel., 1844.
The title of the manuscript has been taken from the front cover.
Manuscript and proofs, "Early Adventures in Persia, Susiana and Babylonia", by Austen Henry Layard., ? 1884-? 1886.
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.
Manuscript and proofs of a speech on the repeal of the Corn Laws, by Robert Peel., 1846.
Manuscript, "Discoveries in the Ruins of Nineveh and Babylon", by Austen Henry Layard., 1847-1853.
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.
Manuscript, "Discoveries in the ruins of Nineveh and Babylon", by Austen Henry Layard. , 1847-1853.
Manuscript, "Missionary travels and researches in South Africa", by David Livingstone; with related proofs., ? 1855-? 1857.
Manuscript of “Campbell’s Registering Sun-Dial” by John Francis Campbell., 1879, or before.
Proofs of the article are pasted in throughout the volume.
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.
On the whole the manuscript and printed versions correspond.
Manuscript of ‘Frost and Fire’ by John Francis Campbell, chapters 43-58., 1862-1865.
Manuscript, with marked proofs, "A Voice from the Factories", by Caroline Norton., 1836.
Manuscript, with marked proofs, of "Nineveh and its Remains" by Austen Henry Layard., 1845-1849.
Manuscripts and proofs of speeches by Robert Peel., 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.
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.
Manuscripts and proofs of various works by Austen Henry Layard., 1845-?1903.
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.
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.
Manuscripts by Washington Irving, with some proofs of works by Irving., Circa 1829-1850.
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.
Manuscripts by William Gladstone., 1838-1891.
Manuscripts, proofs and editorial commentary, with some associated correspondence, papers and notes, of John Francis Campbell and his team of collectors for ‘Popular Tales of the West Highlands’, 1859-1862, and of the later tale collection fieldwork by Campbell himself, 1870-1871., 1859-1862, 1870-1871.
The terms, `Gaelic version` or `English version` refer to the original manuscript texts produced by (`transcribed by` or `told to`) one of his team of collectors or by Campbell. Unless stated otherwise, all English versions of the tales and textual notes are the work of Campbell.
Marked, interleaved proofs, "The Jotting Book", by James Hall : with manuscript, ? 1838, "Remnant of the MS of 1st batch of the Jotting Book"; and, correspondence, newspaper cuttings and publication records concerning the work., 1838-1840.
Marked proof engraving, "River scenery on the West Coast" : an illustration for "Missionary travels and researches in South Africa" by David Livingstone., ? 1856-? 1857.
The proof has been annotated by David Livingstone and by John Murray III. The engraving was taken from a sketch by Captain Henry Need.
The illustration was included in "Missionary travels and researches in South Africa", facing page 332.