Proofs. printed matter
Found in 191 Collections and/or Records:
Proofs of the title pages of parts 1 and 2 of "Discoveries in the ruins of Nineveh and Babylon" by Austen Henry Layard., 1853.
The proofs reflect the original intention of the publisher to issue the work in two volumes. The work was subsequently published in one volume.
Proofs, some marked, of drafts of an open letter of John Murray III defending his decision not to publish an article, "The Jesus of History", by Charles Appleton, in the periodical "The Academy"., 1870.
Each of the three drafts is dated the 25 October 1870.
Prospectus, proofs and sample issues of the periodical "The Academy"., 1869-1870.
Publications of and publications supported by the Scottish Poetry Library., 1997-2014.
Six proof copies extensively amended by John Riddell of different parts of ‘Case of Archibald William Montgomerie, Earl of Eglinton’ (?1840)., ?1840.
Manuscript versions of ‘Case of Archibald William Montgomerie, Earl of Eglinton’ are at....
The Icelandic Sagas (1999) and (2002)., 1998-2002.
[This number is no longer used. See MS.42355.] Manuscript, "Discoveries in the ruins of Nineveh and Babylon", by Austen Henry Layard. The manuscript is annotated "Part II". , 1847-1853
The manuscript includes some proofs of illustrations.
Two copies of a pamphlet, "Exposure of the mis-statements contained in Captain Medwin`s pretended `Conversations of Lord Byron`", by John Cam Hobhouse; with related proofs., 1824.
The papers include correspondence, proofs of pamphlets written by John Cam Hobhouse and John Murray in response to Medwin`s publication, and miscellaneous papers concerning Medwin.
Two proofs of an advertisement announcing the commencement of the publication of "The Representative" newspaper., 1825.
Correspondence;
legal and financial papers;
a history of the newspaper; and,
some miscellaneous papers concerning the newspaper.
Two sets of marked proofs, "Nineveh and its Remains", by Austen Henry Layard., 1849.
The two sets of marked proofs here relate to the publication of 'Nineveh and its Remains' by Austen Henry Layard, published by John Murray in 1849. The proofs are heavily annotated, with many additions and deletions.
Both sets contain proofs for both Volumes I and II of the work, although they are incomplete.
Typescript of Don MacGaskill`s autobiographical work, `Listen to the trees` and corrected proofs of the revised edition., 1999-2007.
Files of papers relating to the literary output of Don and Bridge MacCaskill.
Typescripts of the short novel 'Doors Open' by Ian Rankin; with related working papers., 2006-2007.
Unrevised proof of a paper, "On the connection between Jewish, Phoenician, and early Greek art and architecture", by Josias Porter., 1879, or after.
Various proofs of pamphlets written by John Cam Hobhouse and John Murray II in response to the publication of "Conversations of Lord Byron" by Thomas Medwin., 1824.
The papers include correspondence, proofs of pamphlets written by John Cam Hobhouse and John Murray in response to Medwin`s publication, and miscellaneous papers concerning Medwin.
Vellum and paper fragments from various manuscripts and printed sources, all recovered from the binding of the same work., 1522, or before.
Volume containing: (i) a copy of ‘Claim for William Maxwell, Esq., of Carruchan, to be served Heir-Male in general of Robert, the fourth Earl of Nithsdale’ (Edinburgh, 1829), bearing notes in John Riddell`s hand; (ii) a proof-copy of ‘Claim of David Maitland Makgill of Rankeilour to be served heir of line in general to James, First viscount Frendraught’ (1839), containing numerous corrections and other marginal annotation by Riddell; and (iii) an almost unmarked proof-copy of ‘Abstract of the Evidence ... of Robert Preston, Esquire of Lutton, as nearest and lawful heir-male of line to Sir Robert Preston of Valleyfield Baronet ...’ (1835)., 1829, 1835, 1839.
Printed books owned by John Riddell, consisting of standard works of Scottish genealogical reference, volumes of printed session papers, collections of papers in peerage and other claims, and copies of some of Riddell`s published works.