Proofs. printed matter
Subject
Subject Source: Unspecified ingested source
Found in 191 Collections and/or Records:
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Vellum and paper fragments from various manuscripts and printed sources, all recovered from the binding of the same work., 1522, or before.
File
Identifier: Adv.MS.84.1.13
Scope and Contents
The fragments are as follows:(i)-(iv) Two vellum and two paper fragments from unidentified works which are not recorded in ‘Patrologia Latina’. Fragments (i) and (ii) are from the same source, and fragment (i) has a printed fragment pasted across its top.(v)-(xvii) Thirteen fragments, all of which are bifolia from which the tops of the leaves have been cut, of a work apparently summarizing the New Testament or the Bible. Fragments (v)-(x) relate to Matthew Chapters...
Dates:
1522, or before.
Volume containing: (i) a copy of ‘Claim for William Maxwell, Esq., of Carruchan, to be served Heir-Male in general of Robert, the fourth Earl of Nithsdale’ (Edinburgh, 1829), bearing notes in John Riddell`s hand; (ii) a proof-copy of ‘Claim of David Maitland Makgill of Rankeilour to be served heir of line in general to James, First viscount Frendraught’ (1839), containing numerous corrections and other marginal annotation by Riddell; and (iii) an almost unmarked proof-copy of ‘Abstract of the Evidence ... of Robert Preston, Esquire of Lutton, as nearest and lawful heir-male of line to Sir Robert Preston of Valleyfield Baronet ...’ (1835)., 1829, 1835, 1839.
File
Identifier: Adv.MS.25.8.26
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
Printed books owned by John Riddell, consisting of standard works of Scottish genealogical reference, volumes of printed session papers, collections of papers in peerage and other claims, and copies of some of Riddell`s published works.
Dates:
1829, 1835, 1839.