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John Murray (publishers, London)

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Found in 1058 Collections and/or Records:

"Complete Catalogue of Works Published", proof with annotations., January 1929

 Item
Identifier: Acc.13328/928
Scope and Contents

Volume contains manuscript and typescript annotations and notes, alongside a loosely inserted supplementary book list (also dated January 1929).

Dates: January 1929

"Complete Catalogue of Works Published", proof with annotations., January 1954

 Item
Identifier: Acc.13328/959
Scope and Contents

Volume contains manuscript and typescript annotations and notes, in addition to a small number of inserts which also concern publication details (1953-1955) and a supplementary publication list (Autumn 1955).

Dates: January 1954

"Complete Catalogue of Works Published", with annotations., January 1914

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Identifier: Acc.13328/910
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: This sub-series comprises an incomplete run of printed catalogues recording all books published by John Murray publishers annually. Catalogues were commonly titled as "Complete Catalogue of Works Published" or "Complete Catalogue of Works in Print". A number of catalogues are accompanied by a proof copy with annotations and corrections, and additional inserts. Catalogues up to 1948 note the inclusion of titles from the Smith, Elder, and Co. publishing list; catalogues from...
Dates: January 1914

"Complete Catalogue of Works Published", with brief annotations., 1903

 Item
Identifier: Acc.13328/907
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: This sub-series comprises an incomplete run of printed catalogues recording all books published by John Murray publishers annually. Catalogues were commonly titled as "Complete Catalogue of Works Published" or "Complete Catalogue of Works in Print". A number of catalogues are accompanied by a proof copy with annotations and corrections, and additional inserts. Catalogues up to 1948 note the inclusion of titles from the Smith, Elder, and Co. publishing list; catalogues from...
Dates: 1903

"Complete Catalogue of Works Published", with brief annotations., March 1926

 Item
Identifier: Acc.13328/921
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: This sub-series comprises an incomplete run of printed catalogues recording all books published by John Murray publishers annually. Catalogues were commonly titled as "Complete Catalogue of Works Published" or "Complete Catalogue of Works in Print". A number of catalogues are accompanied by a proof copy with annotations and corrections, and additional inserts. Catalogues up to 1948 note the inclusion of titles from the Smith, Elder, and Co. publishing list; catalogues from...
Dates: March 1926

"Complete Catalogue of Works Published", with stock-related annotations., December 1904

 Item
Identifier: Acc.13328/908
Scope and Contents

This volume appears to have been used as a stock list, as noted in the front cover annotation which reads 'Stock at 50a Albemarle Street, December 1904'. Publication titles in many instances are accompanied by manuscript annotations noting quantities and values of book stock.

Dates: December 1904

Contracts and Cancelled Agreements for John Murray educational titles., 1939-1995

 Sub-Series
Identifier: Acc.13328/1476-1489
Scope and Contents From the Series: This series contains over 180 individual editorial files relating to named titles published by John Murray, publishers, from their educational list, largely dating from the 1960s-1990s, with a particular emphasis on the final two decades between 1980-1999. Editorial files primarily contain editorial memoranda and proof corrections sent between editorial and production staff. In certain cases, files also include correspondence between the books’ authors and the publishers, or from third...
Dates: 1939-1995

Contracts and correspondence concerning foreign rights for John Murray educational titles., 1962-1984

 File
Identifier: Acc.13328/1471
Scope and Contents File contains original and copy memoranda of agreements with foreign publishers for the following titles: "Concept Geography" by Spencer Thomas (foreign publisher, Twinburn Ltd.); "Elementary Objective Tests in Chemistry (Teachers' Edition)" by M.A. Atherton (foreign publisher, Umschau Verlag); "Europe 1450-1815" by E.J. Knapton (foreign publisher, Charles Scribner's Sons); "Europe and the World since 1914", by E.J. Knapton and T.K. Derry...
Dates: 1962-1984

Contracts for John Murray educational titles., 1960-1989

 Sub-Series
Identifier: Acc.13328/1476
Scope and Contents File contains a typed index noting authors and titles for which memoranda of agreements (original and copy) are included. Some brief correspondence also appears. Listed titles include: "O Level Revision Tests in Biology"; "A Basic Course of Practical Metalwork"; "A More Perfect Union: The Evolution of American Government"; "A New Scottish History"; "Adventure - Short Stories Series"; "Applied Chemistry"; ...
Dates: 1960-1989

Copy invoices of John Murray, publishers, for the 65 Clerkenwell Road Warehouse., March-June 1982

 File
Identifier: Acc.13328/1531
Scope and Contents

File includes the original paper folder for the invoices, which has been annotated to read: "Sample 3 months [April-June] of invoices showing the costs of running the JM Warehouse at 65 Clerkenwell Road." Hallam Murray (b 1950) is noted on this same folder as having run the warehouse between January 1981-December 1987. A small number of invoices are also present for March 1982. A manuscript contents listing for the file is present for April-June also.

Dates: March-June 1982

Copyright receipts concerning payments made by John Murray, publishers, to the contributors to “A dictionary of the Bible” (London: John Murray, 1860-1863), edited by William Smith., 1860-1864.

 File
Identifier: MS.41125
Scope and Contents Receipts, 1860-1863, concerning work undertaken by William Smith both as the editor of, and as a contributor to, the dictionary. Folios 1-3.Receipts, 1860-1861, concerning payments made to the contributors to volume 1 of the dictionary.Alford, Henry. Folio 4.Bailey, Henry. Folio 5.Barry, Alfred. Folio 6.Bevan, William Latham. Folio 7.Brown, Thomas Edward. Folio 8.Browne, Robert William. Folio 9....
Dates: 1860-1864.

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