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Manuscript and marked proofs, "Discoveries in the Ruins of Nineveh and Babylon", by Austen Henry Layard., 1847-1853.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.42354-42358

Scope and Contents

"Discoveries in the ruins of Nineveh and Babylon" was a work written by Austen Henry Layard and published by John Murray. It would appear to have been intended to be published in two volumes, but was eventually published in one volume in 1853.

In this series there are both manuscripts and proofs of the work, showing the progression through the publication process.

Dates

  • Creation: 1847-1853.

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Normal access conditions apply.

Extent

4 Folders

Language of Materials

English

Arrangement

The manuscripts have been placed in order before the proofs.

Bibliography

Layard, Austen Henry. "Discoveries in the ruins of Nineveh and Babylon." (London : John Murray, 1853.)

Repository Details

Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository

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