David Macpherson`s copy of ‘An Enquiry into the History of Scotland ...’ by John Pinkerton, volume 2 (London, 1789)., 1789.
File
Identifier: Adv.MS.33.6.3(ii)
Scope and Contents
Bound in in the latter part of the volume is a copy of ‘A dissertation on the origin and progress of the Scythians or Goths’, which also has numerous marginalia by Macpherson. None of the writings is dated, but folios 8 and 15 are written on sheets watermarked 1810 and 1811.
The additions are tipped in at pages 33, 46, 114, 197, 204, 223, 247 and before and in the tables of kings; and at page 53 of the ‘Dissertation …’.
Dates
- Creation: 1789.
Extent
0.00 Linear metres (17 folios, distributed through iv + 350 + a few printed pages + xxii + 207 + a few printed pages. Various sizes, contained in an octavo volume.)
Language of Materials
From the Series: English
Bibliography
Pinkerton, John. ‘Dissertation on the origin and progress of the Scythians or Goths’ (London, 1979).
Genre / Form
Repository Details
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Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk