Novels.
Found in 282 Collections and/or Records:
Proof-sheets of 'Castle dangerous' by Sir Walter Scott., 1831, [1832, or before].
Paragraphs written by John Gibson Lockhart, to be added to the postscript, 1831, were not used (folio 13).
Proof-sheets of ‘Count Robert of Paris’ by Sir Walter Scott, volume i, without the introduction, mainly as published, with a few final corrections, with volume ii and iii (except a few pages at the end) in their first form, with some corrections., [1832, or before.]
The chief alteration in ‘Count Robert’ is the omission of the duel between Anna Comnena and the gravid Brenhilda. ‘Castle dangerous’, which was to have formed two volumes, is very much reshaped and the final portion in particular is reduced.
Proof-sheets of ‘Count Robert of Paris’, including the introduction to ‘Tales of my landlord, 4th series', by Sir Walter Scott., 1831, [1832, or before].
Also included (folios 74-75) is the beginning of ‘Castle dangerous’. The alterations are chiefly by John Gibson Lockhart. In a letter to Robert Cadell, 1831, John Ballantyne writes, 'These works are the very worst that ever came from the author; but the best has undoubtedly been made of them' [i.e., by the alterations] (folio i).
Prose manuscripts of Naomi Mitchison., 1920s-1980s
Manuscripts of prose fiction by Naomi Mitchison. Also includes two stories which appear to be written by Dick Mitchison and Thea Griffiths.
Prose works of Joseph Macleod., 1921-1981, undated.
Published extracts from novels of Ian Rankin., 1984-2003.
Revise drafts of 'Fleshmarket Close' by Ian Rankin., 2004.
Manuscripts, typescripts, and working papers of the Rebus novels by Ian Rankin.
Scottish Book Marketing Group bestseller lists featuring the novels of Ian Rankin., 1998-2002.
Scottish Book Marketing Group bestseller lists, 1998-2002, ‘Top Twenty Scottish Titles / Scottish Bestseller List’, featuring the novels of Ian Rankin. Folios 1-55.
Lists cover specific dates, format DD Month YYYY.
Scottish Book Marketing Group yearly bestseller lists, 1999-2001, ‘Scottish Bestseller List / Top Ten Scottish Titles’, featuring the novels of Ian Rankin. Folios 56-58.
Lists are for entire calendar years.
Second manuscript draft, under the title 'The White Flag' by James Allan Ford., [1961, or before], 1987.
There is a note by the author, James Allan Ford, 1987, that the first draft was destroyed (folio i).
Selected manuscripts of Sir Walter Scott from the Library of Honresfield House., 1796-1832.
Signed 1st edition hardback of 'Reality and Dreams', UK publication., 1996.
Includes correspondence, manuscripts and typescripts of poetry, short stories and a novel, "Reality and Dreams".
Signed 1st edition hardback of 'Reality and Dreams', UK publication., 1996.
Includes correspondence, manuscripts and typescripts of poetry, short stories and a novel, "Reality and Dreams".
'The Navy officer, or true blue will never stain' [volume] 1, manuscript of a novel written for Elizabeth Mackenzie Menzies of Culdares., Late 18th century.
Included is a history of the Douglas Cause (folio 77 verso).
'The Navy officer, or true blue will never stain' [volume] 2, manuscript of a novel written for Elizabeth Mackenzie Menzies of Culdares., Late 18th century
Translations and other writings of Charles Scott Moncrieff., 1924-1925.
Two incomplete proof copies of "Herrin' Jennie" by Edward Albert., [1931, or before.]
The manuscript for Edward Albert's best known novel. It is an attempt at a 'realistic' portrayal, in the manner of Zola, of working-class conditions in Edinburgh at the turn of the century.
Typescript, 'Black [and] Blue: A John Rebus Novel by Ian Rankin', annotated on the title page '2nd draft'; with manuscript revisions by the author., 1996.
The foot of the recto of the title page has been annotated in red ink, '2nd printed draft - went to agent [and] editor (UK [and] US). Amended using editor's notes 6/96'. The recto also includes notes on the insertion of the Bible John sections into the typescript.
Typescript, marked up for the printer, of ‘A sound of trumpets’ by Allan Campbell McLean., 1967.
Typescript of 'A hot wind from hell' by Hugh D M McCutcheon., [1968, or before.]
Hugh McCutcheon was educated in Paisley and at Glasgow University, and served as Town Clerk of Renfrew from 1945 to 1974. His literary work consisted mainly of mystery novels and thrillers. Both manuscripts are heavily corrected but the final text is very close to the published version. The typescripts, which have a few manuscript corrections, are marked up for the printer.
Typescript of a shortened version of ‘As good as a mile’ by Edward Albert., [1934, or before.]
The papers consist chiefly of manuscripts and typescripts of Edward Albert's educational works, manuscripts and typescripts of his works of fiction, and his correspondence.
Typescript of a shortened version of 'The House of Rimmon' by Edward Albert., 1st half of 20th century
The papers consist chiefly of manuscripts and typescripts of Edward Albert's educational works, manuscripts and typescripts of his works of fiction, and his correspondence.
Typescript of ‘As good as a mile’ by Edward Albert., [1934, or before.]
The papers consist chiefly of manuscripts and typescripts of Edward Albert's educational works, manuscripts and typescripts of his works of fiction, and his correspondence.
Typescript of 'Betty Burke, spinster' by Edward Albert., 1st half of 20th century.
The papers consist chiefly of manuscripts and typescripts of Edward Albert's educational works, manuscripts and typescripts of his works of fiction, and his correspondence.
Typescript of 'Betty Burke, spinster' by Edward Albert., 1st half of 20th century.
The papers consist chiefly of manuscripts and typescripts of Edward Albert's educational works, manuscripts and typescripts of his works of fiction, and his correspondence.
Typescript of 'Betty Burke, spinster' by Edward Albert., 1st half of 20th century.
The papers consist chiefly of manuscripts and typescripts of Edward Albert's educational works, manuscripts and typescripts of his works of fiction, and his correspondence.