Illustrations. Layout features.
Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: Refers to pictures or diagrams that clarify or provide an example or visualization. They usually accompany a text; the term is most often used to refer to pictures in books or published journal. For works that explore a subject or are preliminary to a separate, more finalized work, use ""studies (visual works)""For paintings in manuscripts, use ""illuminations"" or ""miniatures (paintings)"" .
Found in 166 Collections and/or Records:
'Account of various Hindoo deities', which contains some illustrative matter., 1806.
Item
Identifier: MS.13903
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
The collection covers Alexander Walker's military and administrative service in the East India Company in great detail from circa 1790 to 1801, notably in Malabar and then in Gujarat, where he was Political Resident at Baroda, until he left India in 1810. He came out of retirement to govern St Helena from 1822 to 1828, The importance of the collection lies in the detailed administrative content of Walker's correspondence and memoranda, particularly for the Gujarat period, a continuing...
Dates:
1806.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Correspondence and papers, private and official, of Brigadier-General Alexander Walker.
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Papers of and collected by Alexander Walker for proposed publications.
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'Account of various Hindoo deities', and fragmentary drafts thereof.
Anonymous manuscripts and proofs of works offered to William Blackwood and Sons, publishers, for publication., 1789-1821.
File
Identifier: MS.4889
Scope and Contents
The contents are as follows.(i) Manuscript of a pamphlet entitled ‘Ten minutes of reflection on the late events in France. Recommended by a plain man to his fellow citizens’ (Woodbridge, 1793). (Folio 1.)(ii) Manuscript, 1803, of two apparently unpublished poetical letters, 'The new Oxford guide', which follow very closely the form and style of Christopher Anstey's ‘The new Bath guide’ (London, 1766), and therefore may possibly be by Christopher Anstey himself. (Folio...
Dates:
1789-1821.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Blackwood Papers: part of the literary archives of the firm of William Blackwood and Sons, publishers.
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Manuscripts and proofs of works offered for publication to William Blackwood and Sons, publishers.
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Anonymous manuscripts and proofs of works offered to William Blackwood and Sons, publishers, for publication.
Artwork by Cam Kennedy for the graphic novel edition of Robert Louis Stevenson`s "Kidnapped" (2007).
File
Identifier: Acc.12703
Scope and Contents
Includes the text for the graphic novel, by Alan Grant, a mock-up of the book, and a copy of the final published work.
Dates:
circa 2006.
Assorted proofs for "Missionary travels and researches in South Africa" by David Livingstone., ? 1856-? 1857.
Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.42430-42435
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:
? 1856-? 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.
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Manuscript, "Missionary travels and researches in South Africa", by David Livingstone; with related proofs.
Business records of A & C Black relating to the works of Sir Walter Scott.
Fonds
Identifier: Acc.9765
Scope and Contents
Concerning the publication of the works of Sir Walter Scott, the copyrights of the Waverley Novels and to the Centenary celebrations of 1871 and 1932.
Dates:
circa 1849-1932.
Copy of Felicia M F Skene "Use and Abuse", illustrated by eight tipped in watercolour views by the author`s father, James Skene, of Rubislaw.
Item
Identifier: Acc.10050
Dates:
circa 1849.
Copy of "The Lay of the Last Minstrel" (1805) by Walter Scott, with watercolour illustrations by Adam Haldane-Duncan, 2nd Earl of Camperdown.
Item
Identifier: Acc.12373
Dates:
circa 1805.
Correspondence and papers concerning Richard M D Grange, "A Short History of the Scottish Dress" (1967).
File
Identifier: Acc.9822
Scope and Contents
With typescript and illustrations, 1970, for Grange`s unpublished, "What to see on Mull".
Dates:
1967-1970.
Correspondence and papers relating to the publication of works of Mollie Hunter.
Record Group
Identifier: Acc.11073/1-122
Scope and Contents
Includes editorial correspondence, typescripts and proofs of novels, and some book jackets and illustrations.
Dates:
1960-1993, undated.
Correspondence of various members of the Brown family., 1862-1880, undated.
File
Identifier: MS.3262
Scope and Contents
At the end of the volume are cuttings from the ‘West India Committee Circular’, 1927 and 1933, relating to Major-General John Brown, and portraits and photographs of members of the Brown family. Also included is a lock of horse hair from the tail of 'Alma', the horse ridden by George Brown in to the Battle of Alma, 21 September 1854.
Dates:
1862-1880, undated.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Letters and papers of the Brown family, Linkwood, with some of the family of William Leslie, Minister of Lhanbryde.
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Correspondence, chiefly of George Brown, Provost of Elgin, Major-General John Brown, Regional Support Command, General Sir George Brown, and Peter Brown, Linkwood.
Dairy of Thomas Stewart Traill., August-September 1844.
Item
Identifier: MS.19364
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
While in Southampton, Thomas Stewart Traill tended to his sick step-son, William Watson.
Dates:
August-September 1844.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Correspondence, diaries, and literary papers of Thomas Stewart Traill, Professor of Medical Jurisprudence at Edinburgh University, and of his family.
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Diaries of trips made by Professor Thomas Stewart Traill; with one of Robert Omond.
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Diaries of trips made by Professor Thomas Stewart Traill, usually in the late summer while on holiday with his family in Britain but also in France, Germany, and Switzerland.
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Diaries of Thomas Stewart Traill of trips to the Scottish Borders, London and Southampton.
Diary of a return trip between Edinburgh and Yokohama by Miss Madelena L Stewart.
File
Identifier: Acc.12756
Scope and Contents
Comprises bound notebook compiled in pencil and loose typescript with illustrations.
Dates:
1934.
Diary of Thomas Stewart Traill., 1840-1841.
Item
Identifier: MS.19361
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
Many of the diaries are illustrated with sketches of architecture and scenery. The diaries show Traill to have been a sensitive tourist giving detailed accounts of scenery, geology, history, local customs and industry.
Dates:
1840-1841.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Correspondence, diaries, and literary papers of Thomas Stewart Traill, Professor of Medical Jurisprudence at Edinburgh University, and of his family.
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Diaries of trips made by Professor Thomas Stewart Traill; with one of Robert Omond.
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Diaries of trips made by Professor Thomas Stewart Traill, usually in the late summer while on holiday with his family in Britain but also in France, Germany, and Switzerland.
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Diaries of Thomas Stewart Traill of trips to the west coast of Scotland, 1839-1841, Skye in 1841, and Aberdeen and Prestonpans in 1842.
Diary of Thomas Stewart Traill of a tour in England., August-October 1838.
Item
Identifier: MS.19358
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
Places visited include Newcastle, Durham and London.
Dates:
August-October 1838.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Correspondence, diaries, and literary papers of Thomas Stewart Traill, Professor of Medical Jurisprudence at Edinburgh University, and of his family.
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Diaries of trips made by Professor Thomas Stewart Traill; with one of Robert Omond.
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Diaries of trips made by Professor Thomas Stewart Traill, usually in the late summer while on holiday with his family in Britain but also in France, Germany, and Switzerland.
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Diaries of Thomas Stewart Traill of a tour in England.
Diary of Thomas Stewart Traill of a trip to Wales, with descriptions of local industry: volume I., 1807.
Item
Identifier: MS.19348
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
Many of the diaries are illustrated with sketches of architecture and scenery. The diaries show Traill to have been a sensitive tourist giving detailed accounts of scenery, geology, history, local customs and industry.
Dates:
1807.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Correspondence, diaries, and literary papers of Thomas Stewart Traill, Professor of Medical Jurisprudence at Edinburgh University, and of his family.
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Diaries of trips made by Professor Thomas Stewart Traill; with one of Robert Omond.
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Diaries of trips made by Professor Thomas Stewart Traill, usually in the late summer while on holiday with his family in Britain but also in France, Germany, and Switzerland.
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Volumes I and III of a diary of Thomas Stewart Traill of a trip to Wales, with descriptions of local industry.
Diary of Thomas Stewart Traill of a trip to Wales, with descriptions of local industry: volume III., 1807.
Item
Identifier: MS.19349
Scope and Contents
At the back of the volume are 'General Remarks on Wales and the Welsh'.
Dates:
1807.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Correspondence, diaries, and literary papers of Thomas Stewart Traill, Professor of Medical Jurisprudence at Edinburgh University, and of his family.
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Diaries of trips made by Professor Thomas Stewart Traill; with one of Robert Omond.
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Diaries of trips made by Professor Thomas Stewart Traill, usually in the late summer while on holiday with his family in Britain but also in France, Germany, and Switzerland.
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Volumes I and III of a diary of Thomas Stewart Traill of a trip to Wales, with descriptions of local industry.
Diary of Thomas Stewart Traill of trips to the Central Highlands and to Haddington., 1846.
Item
Identifier: MS.19369
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
Many of the diaries are illustrated with sketches of architecture and scenery. The diaries show Traill to have been a sensitive tourist giving detailed accounts of scenery, geology, history, local customs and industry.
Dates:
1846.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Correspondence, diaries, and literary papers of Thomas Stewart Traill, Professor of Medical Jurisprudence at Edinburgh University, and of his family.
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Diaries of trips made by Professor Thomas Stewart Traill; with one of Robert Omond.
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Diaries of trips made by Professor Thomas Stewart Traill, usually in the late summer while on holiday with his family in Britain but also in France, Germany, and Switzerland.
Diary of Thomas Stewart Traill.of a trip to Wales., 1822.
Item
Identifier: MS.19351
Scope and Contents
Places visited include Beaumaris, Bangor, Caernarvon, and Snowdon.
Dates:
1822.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Correspondence, diaries, and literary papers of Thomas Stewart Traill, Professor of Medical Jurisprudence at Edinburgh University, and of his family.
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Diaries of trips made by Professor Thomas Stewart Traill; with one of Robert Omond.
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Diaries of trips made by Professor Thomas Stewart Traill, usually in the late summer while on holiday with his family in Britain but also in France, Germany, and Switzerland.
Drafts of Alan Bold, "A Celtic Quintet".
Fonds
Identifier: Acc.8325
Scope and Contents
With proofs and litho plates.
Dates:
1982.
Editorial correspondence and papers of Derick S Thomson.
Fonds
Identifier: Acc.11418
Scope and Contents
Papers concern Thomson`s "Companion to Gaelic Scotland" and "Gairm" magazine
Dates:
circa 1952-1992.
Editorial correspondence and papers of Gairm magazine and of Gairm Publications.
Fonds
Identifier: Acc.11391
Dates:
1972-1996.
Editorial correspondence and papers of Ian Cunningham concerning "The Nation Survey`d: the Maps of Timothy Pont" (East Linton, 2001).
File
Identifier: Acc.12027
Dates:
1998-2001.
Engraver`s watercolour sketch of the grave of Mary Livingstone at Shupanga., 1864-1865.
Item
Identifier: MS.42438
Scope and Contents
The sketch has been annotated by David Livingstone.
The illustration was included in the "Narrative of an expedition to the Zambesi and its tributaries" under the caption, "The grave of Mrs. Livingstone under the Baobab-tree, near to Shupanga House".
Dates:
1864-1865.
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.
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Incomplete manuscript, "Narrative of an expedition to the Zambesi and its tributaries", by David Livingstone; with related proofs and a watercolour sketch.
Game book of Duncan Campbell of Smith Hall.
Item
Identifier: Acc.9869
Scope and Contents
Includes accounts of expeditions in South Africa, Northern Nigeria, India and Scotland, with illustrations and maps by himself and his sister, Mary Barbara Campbell.
Dates:
1902-1914.