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Book jackets.

 Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: Detachable, flexible coverings for books, usually of paper and made flush with the edges of the covers at top and bottom and folded around the fore edges of the covers. For attached outer sheets or boards, use ""covers (gathered matter components)"" .

Found in 39 Collections and/or Records:

Art-work for jacket covers of novels by Nigel Tranter., Undated.

 Series
Identifier: Acc.11170/72-79
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

Includes corrected manuscripts and typescripts of 24 novels, with related proofs, research notes and art-work.

Dates: Undated.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Papers of Nigel Tranter.

Associated publication papers of John Murray, publishers., 1960s-2003

 Sub-Series
Identifier: Acc.13328/1503-1509
Scope and Contents

This sub-series contains a file of book jacket proofs for both general and educational titles, alongside a file of hardback bindings and a display/design file of book covers. Also present is a folder of papers concerning works commissioned by John Murray, publishers.

Dates: 1960s-2003
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Further papers of John Murray, publishers. / Business papers of John Murray, publishers. / Publication and manuscript books, and associated papers, of John Murray, publishers.

Book jacket and advertising proofs, manuscript notes, and brief original and copy letters concerning the promotion of the John Murray Travel Classics series., undated

 File
Identifier: Acc.13328/1713
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: This sub-series contains book jacket proofs, agreements, correspondence, and editorial papers concerning the re-issue of ten named titles in the Travel Classics series including: "Two Middle-Aged Ladies in Andalusia", by Penelope Chetwood; "The Lycian Shore", by Freya Stark; "A Time of Gifts" and "Between the Woods and the Water", by Patrick Leigh Fermor; "Forgotten Kingdom", by Peter Goullart; "The Enchanted Mountains", by Robin...
Dates: undated
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Further papers of John Murray, publishers. / Papers, typescripts, and correspondence of, or concerning, authors and series published by John Murray, publishers. / Papers concerning the re-issue of titles from the John Murray Travel Classics series.

Book jacket proofs and bindings for John Murray publications., 1960s-2000s

 Series
Identifier: Acc.13328/1503-1508
Scope and Contents

This series contains original book jacket proofs, in colour, for John Murray publications, many of which have been annotated with the note "To Home Reps", and a corresponding delivery date. However, the majority of dates are incomplete, showing a day and month only. Where specific years have been included these have been noted in the catalogue entries.

Dates: 1960s-2000s
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Further papers of John Murray, publishers. / Business papers of John Murray, publishers. / Publication and manuscript books, and associated papers, of John Murray, publishers. / Associated publication papers of John Murray, publishers.

Book jacket proofs, for book titles with author surnames beginning 'A-I'., 1998-2000

 File
Identifier: Acc.13328/1503
Scope and Contents File contains original book jacket proofs, in colour, for publications by the following authors: Adams, R.J.Q. ("Bonar Law", 1998); Aldrich, R.J. ("The Hidden Hand: Britain, America and Cold War Secret Intelligence", undated); Allen, C. ("Soldier Sahibs: The Men Who Made the North-West Frontier", 1999); Ardizzone, E. ("Sketches for Friends", undated); Becker, J. ("The Chinese", 2000); Beechey, J. ("Clive Bell", 1999);...
Dates: 1998-2000
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Further papers of John Murray, publishers. / Business papers of John Murray, publishers. / Publication and manuscript books, and associated papers, of John Murray, publishers. / Associated publication papers of John Murray, publishers. / Book jacket proofs and bindings for John Murray publications.

Book jacket proofs, for book titles with author surnames beginning 'J-N'., 1990-2000

 File
Identifier: Acc.13328/1504
Scope and Contents File contains original book jacket proofs, in colour, for publications by the following authors: Johnson, E. ("The Nazi Terror: Gestapo, Jews & Ordinary Germans", 1990);Jolliffe, J. ("Glyndebourne: An Operatic Miracle", 1999); Keay, J. ("Into India", undated; "Last Post: The End of Empire in the Far East", 1999); Keenan, J. ("Sahara Man: Travelling with the Tuareg", undated); Knox-Mawer, J. ("A Ram in the Well: A Welsh Home...
Dates: 1990-2000
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Further papers of John Murray, publishers. / Business papers of John Murray, publishers. / Publication and manuscript books, and associated papers, of John Murray, publishers. / Associated publication papers of John Murray, publishers. / Book jacket proofs and bindings for John Murray publications.

Book jacket proofs, for book titles with author surnames beginning 'O-Z'., 1998-2002

 File
Identifier: Acc.13328/1505
Scope and Contents File contains original book jacket proofs, in colour, for publications by the following authors: O’Connor, U. ("The Ulick O’Connor Diaries, 1970-1981: A Cavalier Irishman", undated);Padfield, P. ("Maritime Supremacy and the Opening of the Western Mind", 1998); Palmer, A. ("The East End: Four Centuries of London Life", 1999); Parker, R.B. ("Family Honor", 1999; "Hugger Mugger", 2000; "Hush Money", 1999; "Perish Twice", undated; "Potshot", 2002;...
Dates: 1998-2002
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Further papers of John Murray, publishers. / Business papers of John Murray, publishers. / Publication and manuscript books, and associated papers, of John Murray, publishers. / Associated publication papers of John Murray, publishers. / Book jacket proofs and bindings for John Murray publications.

Book jacket proofs, for educational titles with author surnames beginning 'A-Z'., c.1960s-1980s

 File
Identifier: Acc.13328/1506
Scope and Contents File contains original book jacket proofs, in colour, for publications by the following authors: Anthony, D. ("Volleyball: Do It This Way", undated); Ascher, J. and H.A. Hatfield ("Cours Moderne 2", undated);Barrell, E.V. & K.G. ("St Luke’s Gospel: An Introductory Story", undated); Bedford, J.R. ("A Basic Course of Practical Metalwork: New Metric Edition", undated; "Metalcraft: Theory & Practice", 2 versions, undated; "Metalwork...
Dates: c.1960s-1980s
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Further papers of John Murray, publishers. / Business papers of John Murray, publishers. / Publication and manuscript books, and associated papers, of John Murray, publishers. / Associated publication papers of John Murray, publishers. / Book jacket proofs and bindings for John Murray publications.

Colour jacket proof with flap for 'Reality and Dreams'., 1996.

 File
Identifier: Acc.11621/65
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

Includes correspondence, manuscripts and typescripts of poetry, short stories and a novel, "Reality and Dreams".

Dates: 1996.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Literary papers of Muriel Spark. / Papers concerning the creation and publication of the novel 'Reality and Dreams' by Muriel Spark. / Proofs, including dust jacket proofs, and published editions of 'Reality and Dreams' by Muriel Spark. / Proofs, including dust jacket proofs, of 'Reality and Dreams' by Muriel Spark.

Colour jacket proof with no flap for 'Reality and Dreams'., 1996.

 File
Identifier: Acc.11621/64
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

Includes correspondence, manuscripts and typescripts of poetry, short stories and a novel, "Reality and Dreams".

Dates: 1996.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Literary papers of Muriel Spark. / Papers concerning the creation and publication of the novel 'Reality and Dreams' by Muriel Spark. / Proofs, including dust jacket proofs, and published editions of 'Reality and Dreams' by Muriel Spark. / Proofs, including dust jacket proofs, of 'Reality and Dreams' by Muriel Spark.

Colour transparencies, 2006, of book designs and illustrations, 1983-2005, by Alasdair Gray.

 File
Identifier: Acc.12632/1-3
Scope and Contents

Contains transparencies of book designs for most of Alasdair Gray's own works, and for books by other writers.

Dates: [2006].
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division

Corrected proof of Nigel Tranter of 'Young Montrose', containing original jacket cover., 1972.

 File
Identifier: Acc.11170/19
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

Includes corrected manuscripts and typescripts of 24 novels, with related proofs, research notes and art-work.

Dates: 1972.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Papers of Nigel Tranter. / Corrected manuscripts and typescripts of Nigel Tranter of his novels, containing proofs and research notes. / Corrected typescript and proof of Nigel Tranter of 'Young Montrose'.

Corrected typescript and proof of Nigel Tranter of 'Lord of the isles', containing jacket cover., 1983.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: Acc.11170/36-38
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

Includes corrected manuscripts and typescripts of 24 novels, with related proofs, research notes and art-work.

Dates: 1983.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Papers of Nigel Tranter. / Corrected manuscripts and typescripts of Nigel Tranter of his novels, containing proofs and research notes.

Corrected typescript and proof of Nigel Tranter of 'Young Montrose'., 1972.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: Acc.11170/18-19
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

Includes corrected manuscripts and typescripts of 24 novels, with related proofs, research notes and art-work.

Dates: 1972.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Papers of Nigel Tranter. / Corrected manuscripts and typescripts of Nigel Tranter of his novels, containing proofs and research notes.

Correspondence and papers relating to the publication of works of Mollie Hunter.

 Record Group
Identifier: Acc.11073/1-122
Scope and Contents

Includes editorial correspondence, typescripts and proofs of novels, and some book jackets and illustrations.

Dates: 1960-1993, undated.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division

Designs for dust-jackets, photographs, and drawings for various publications of James Leslie Mitchell, 'Lewis Grassic Gibbon'., 1930-1934.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MS.26062(i)-(iii)
Scope and Contents

The contents include the following: (i) Designs for the dust-jackets of ‘Stained radiance’ and ‘The thirteenth disciple’, 1930-1931 (number l); (ii) Photographs and proofs for ‘The conquest of the Maya’, 1933 (number 4); (iii) Drawings by Charles Bannerman to illustrate the serialisation of ‘Cloud Howe’ in the ‘Mearns Leader’ and other newspapers, 1934 (number 9).

Dates: 1930-1934.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Papers of the novelist James Leslie Mitchell (1901-1935), the author 'Lewis Grassic Gibbon', and of his wife Rebecca ('Ray') Mitchell. / Papers chiefly typescripts of the publications of James Leslie Mitchell, 'Lewis Grassic Gibbon'.

Designs for the dust-jackets of ‘Stained radiance’ and ‘The thirteenth disciple’ by James Leslie Mitchell, 'Lewis Grassic Gibbon'., 1930-1931.

 File
Identifier: MS.26062(i)
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

The contents include the following: (i) Designs for the dust-jackets of ‘Stained radiance’ and ‘The thirteenth disciple’, 1930-1931 (number l); (ii) Photographs and proofs for ‘The conquest of the Maya’, 1933 (number 4); (iii) Drawings by Charles Bannerman to illustrate the serialisation of ‘Cloud Howe’ in the ‘Mearns Leader’ and other newspapers, 1934 (number 9).

Dates: 1930-1931.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Papers of the novelist James Leslie Mitchell (1901-1935), the author 'Lewis Grassic Gibbon', and of his wife Rebecca ('Ray') Mitchell. / Papers chiefly typescripts of the publications of James Leslie Mitchell, 'Lewis Grassic Gibbon'. / Designs for dust-jackets, photographs, and drawings for various publications of James Leslie Mitchell, 'Lewis Grassic Gibbon'.

Four different dust covers in English, French, Spanish and Danish., Circa 1967.

 Item
Identifier: Acc.4666/8
Dates: Circa 1967.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Materials relating to 'The Gabriel Hounds' by Mary Stewart, published 1967.

Jacket cover of 'Children of the mist' by Nigel Tranter., 1992.

 File
Identifier: Acc.11170/60
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

Includes corrected manuscripts and typescripts of 24 novels, with related proofs, research notes and art-work.

Dates: 1992.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Papers of Nigel Tranter. / Corrected manuscripts and typescripts of Nigel Tranter of his novels, containing proofs and research notes. / Manuscript, typescripts and proof of Nigel Tranter of 'Children of the mist', containing jacket cover.

Jacket cover of 'Kenneth' by Nigel Tranter., 1990.

 File
Identifier: Acc.11170/53
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

Includes corrected manuscripts and typescripts of 24 novels, with related proofs, research notes and art-work.

Dates: 1990.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Papers of Nigel Tranter. / Corrected manuscripts and typescripts of Nigel Tranter of his novels, containing proofs and research notes. / Research notes and proofs of Nigel Tranter of 'Kenneth', containing jacket cover.

Jacket cover of 'Lord and master' by Nigel Tranter., 1973.

 File
Identifier: Acc.11170/20
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

Includes corrected manuscripts and typescripts of 24 novels, with related proofs, research notes and art-work.

Dates: 1973.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Papers of Nigel Tranter. / Corrected manuscripts and typescripts of Nigel Tranter of his novels, containing proofs and research notes.

Jacket cover of 'Lord of the isles' by Nigel Tranter., 1983.

 File
Identifier: Acc.11170/38
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

Includes corrected manuscripts and typescripts of 24 novels, with related proofs, research notes and art-work.

Dates: 1983.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Papers of Nigel Tranter. / Corrected manuscripts and typescripts of Nigel Tranter of his novels, containing proofs and research notes. / Corrected typescript and proof of Nigel Tranter of 'Lord of the isles', containing jacket cover.

Jacket cover of 'Margaret the Queen' by Nigel Tranter., 1979.

 File
Identifier: Acc.11170/32
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

Includes corrected manuscripts and typescripts of 24 novels, with related proofs, research notes and art-work.

Dates: 1979.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Papers of Nigel Tranter. / Corrected manuscripts and typescripts of Nigel Tranter of his novels, containing proofs and research notes. / Research notes and proof of Nigel Tranter of 'Margaret the Queen', containing jacket cover.

Jacket cover of 'Tapestry of the boar' by Nigel Tranter., 1993.

 File
Identifier: Acc.11170/71
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

Includes corrected manuscripts and typescripts of 24 novels, with related proofs, research notes and art-work.

Dates: 1993.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Papers of Nigel Tranter. / Corrected manuscripts and typescripts of Nigel Tranter of his novels, containing proofs and research notes. / Manuscript, typescripts and research notes of Nigel Tranter of 'Tapestry of the boar', containing corrected proof and jack cover.

Jacket cover of 'The captive crown' by Nigel Tranter., 1977.

 File
Identifier: Acc.11170/27
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

Includes corrected manuscripts and typescripts of 24 novels, with related proofs, research notes and art-work.

Dates: 1977.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Papers of Nigel Tranter. / Corrected manuscripts and typescripts of Nigel Tranter of his novels, containing proofs and research notes. / Manuscript, typescript and proof of Nigel Tranter of 'The captive crown', containing jacket cover.

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