Proofs, and privately printed edition of, 'Contemporary account of the separation of Lord and Lady Byron; also of the destruction of Lord Byron`s memoirs', by John Cam Hobhouse., 1870.
Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.42299-42300
Scope and Contents
The proofs and printed edition of this work by John Cam Hobhouse, Baron Broughton, detail two of the most controversial moments in life and reputation of Byron - the breakdown of his marriage and the burning of his memoirs. The work was originally privately printed in 1870, but then included in 'Recollections of a long life', which was edited by Lady Dorchester (the daughter of Hobhouse) and published by Murray between 1909 and 1911.
Dates
- Creation: 1870.
Creator
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Conditions Governing Use
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Extent
2 Folders
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
The proofs have been placed before the printed edition.
Bibliography
Hobhouse, John Cam. "Contemporary account of the separation of Lord and Lady Byron; also of the destruction of Lord Byron`s memoirs."
(London : Privately printed, 1870.)
(London : Privately printed, 1870.)
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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