Photostats of a letter of Sir Walter Scott to Robert Johnston, regarding building work at Abbotsford, and of part of his autograph manuscript of the 'Introductory Epistle' to ‘The fortunes of Nigel’, showing some differences from the first edition., 1817, [1822, or before].
File
Identifier: MS.3109, folios 96-101
Dates
- Creation: 1817, [1822, or before].
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
6 Leaves
Language of Materials
From the File: Undetermined
Custodial History
According to a note of the donor (folio 96), both manuscripts once belonged to John Ruskin. The photostats begin on folio 97.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Presented, 1940, by Herbert Bell, Armit Library, Ambleside.
Bibliography
Scott, Walter. 'The fortunes of Nigel' (Edinburgh, 1822).
Repository Details
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National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk