Scope and Contents

This sub-series contains a file of book jacket proofs for both general and educational titles, alongside a file of hardback bindings and a display/design file of book covers. Also present is a folder of papers concerning works commissioned by John Murray, publishers.

Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: This sub-series contains book jacket proofs, agreements, correspondence, and editorial papers concerning the re-issue of ten named titles in the Travel Classics series including: "Two Middle-Aged Ladies in Andalusia", by Penelope Chetwood; "The Lycian Shore", by Freya Stark; "A Time of Gifts" and "Between the Woods and the Water", by Patrick Leigh Fermor; "Forgotten Kingdom", by Peter Goullart; "The Enchanted Mountains", by Robin...

Scope and Contents

This series contains original book jacket proofs, in colour, for John Murray publications, many of which have been annotated with the note "To Home Reps", and a corresponding delivery date. However, the majority of dates are incomplete, showing a day and month only. Where specific years have been included these have been noted in the catalogue entries.

Scope and Contents File contains original book jacket proofs, in colour, for publications by the following authors: Adams, R.J.Q. ("Bonar Law", 1998); Aldrich, R.J. ("The Hidden Hand: Britain, America and Cold War Secret Intelligence", undated); Allen, C. ("Soldier Sahibs: The Men Who Made the North-West Frontier", 1999); Ardizzone, E. ("Sketches for Friends", undated); Becker, J. ("The Chinese", 2000); Beechey, J. ("Clive Bell", 1999);...

Scope and Contents File contains original book jacket proofs, in colour, for publications by the following authors: Johnson, E. ("The Nazi Terror: Gestapo, Jews & Ordinary Germans", 1990);Jolliffe, J. ("Glyndebourne: An Operatic Miracle", 1999); Keay, J. ("Into India", undated; "Last Post: The End of Empire in the Far East", 1999); Keenan, J. ("Sahara Man: Travelling with the Tuareg", undated); Knox-Mawer, J. ("A Ram in the Well: A Welsh Home...

Scope and Contents File contains original book jacket proofs, in colour, for publications by the following authors: O’Connor, U. ("The Ulick O’Connor Diaries, 1970-1981: A Cavalier Irishman", undated);Padfield, P. ("Maritime Supremacy and the Opening of the Western Mind", 1998); Palmer, A. ("The East End: Four Centuries of London Life", 1999); Parker, R.B. ("Family Honor", 1999; "Hugger Mugger", 2000; "Hush Money", 1999; "Perish Twice", undated; "Potshot", 2002;...

Scope and Contents File contains original book jacket proofs, in colour, for publications by the following authors: Anthony, D. ("Volleyball: Do It This Way", undated); Ascher, J. and H.A. Hatfield ("Cours Moderne 2", undated);Barrell, E.V. & K.G. ("St Luke’s Gospel: An Introductory Story", undated); Bedford, J.R. ("A Basic Course of Practical Metalwork: New Metric Edition", undated; "Metalcraft: Theory & Practice", 2 versions, undated; "Metalwork...

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This series of business papers contains records that provide evidence of the administrative, production, legal, and business operations of John Murray, publishers. Records include manuscript and publication books, financial papers, staff employment and pension records, and legal papers.