Prospectuses
Subject
Subject Source: Unspecified ingested source
Found in 34 Collections and/or Records:
"An Illustrated List of Books suitable for Christmas Gifts"., 1904
Item
Identifier: Acc.13328/1154
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
This sub-series comprises original print prospectuses for an assortment of reprint series introduced by John Murray publishers as a means of selling remaindered titles at lower prices. These include: "Murray’s Imperial Library"; "Murray’s Library"; "Murray’s Cheap Fiction Library"; and "Murray's Shilling Library". Also included are prospectuses for Murray's Theological Literature list; Murray's Selected Stock list; Murray’s Colonial Trade list; Murray’s Illustrated list; and Murray’s...
Dates:
1904
Catalogues and advertising material of John Murray, publishers., 1815-2008
Series
Identifier: Acc.13328/906-1286
Scope and Contents
This series contains printed catalogues, prospectuses, advertising material, postcards, order forms, and stock lists created by John Murray, publishers, for the promotion and sale of their general, educational, and specialist subject list titles.
Dates:
1815-2008
"Charming Books for Children and for Christmas"., c.1930
Item
Identifier: Acc.13328/1159
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
This sub-series comprises original print prospectuses for an assortment of reprint series introduced by John Murray publishers as a means of selling remaindered titles at lower prices. These include: "Murray’s Imperial Library"; "Murray’s Library"; "Murray’s Cheap Fiction Library"; and "Murray's Shilling Library". Also included are prospectuses for Murray's Theological Literature list; Murray's Selected Stock list; Murray’s Colonial Trade list; Murray’s Illustrated list; and Murray’s...
Dates:
c.1930
Correspondence between John Murray II and Archibald Constable and Co., publishers, with related papers., January-June 1806.
File
Identifier: MS.40239
Scope and Contents
The correspondence concerns the business relations between John Murray II and Archibald Constable and his partners, and includes receipts, invoices and other business papers. The papers are arranged chronologically.
1806.
January: folios 1-20;
February: folios 21-35;
March: folios 36-65;
April: folios 66-91;
May: folios 92-119;
June: folios 120-138.
Dates:
January-June 1806.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Archive of John Murray, publishers.
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Incoming correspondence received by John Murray, publishers.
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Letters to John Murray, publishers, of Archibald Constable, and of Archibald Constable and Co., publishers, with related papers.
Correspondence between John Murray II and Archibald Constable and Co., publishers, with related papers., 1813-1814, 1820-1826, and undated.
File
Identifier: MS.40252
Scope and Contents
The correspondence concerns the business relations between John Murray II and Archibald Constable and his partners, and includes receipts, invoices and other business papers. The papers are arranged chronologically.1813.January: folios 1-4;February: folios 5-10;March: folios 11-16;April: folios 17-23;May: folios 24-27;May-July 1813, invoices sealed together: folios 28-31.1814: folios 32-33....
Dates:
1813-1814, 1820-1826, and undated.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Archive of John Murray, publishers.
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Incoming correspondence received by John Murray, publishers.
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Letters to John Murray, publishers, of Archibald Constable, and of Archibald Constable and Co., publishers, with related papers.
Letters of William Smith (1813-1893) to John Murray, publishers., 1893-1895 and undated (? 1855-? 1893).
File
Identifier: MS.41124
Scope and Contents
The letters are to John Murray IV and Hallam Murray. They concern the publication of various works by, and connected with, Smith, and also his editorship of the “Quarterly Review” (1867-1893). The letters are arranged chronologically.1893: folios 1-112 [Notes 1-8].Assorted, undated papers of William Smith.Manuscript draft, [? 1855-? 1860], in the hand of ?William Smith, of a ?prospectus for a “New series of school books”. Folio 113.Note, [?...
Dates:
1893-1895 and undated (? 1855-? 1893).
Letters to John Murray, publishers, of Allan Cunningham., 1814, 1822-1842.
File
Identifier: MS.40300
Scope and Contents
The letters are to John Murray II and John Murray III. Many concern the publication of Cunningham’s “Lives of the most eminent British painters, sculptors, and architects” (London: John Murray, 1829-1833). The letters are arranged chronologically.1814, 1822-1823, 1825-1828: folios 1-12;1829: folios 13-39;1830: folios 40-61;1831: folios 62-80;1832: folios 81-94;1833: folios 95-109;1834: folios 110-111;...
Dates:
1814, 1822-1842.
Letters to John Murray, publishers, of Archibald Constable, and of Archibald Constable and Co., publishers, with related papers., 1803-1826, 1907-1928.
Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.40238-40259
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
The incoming correspondence consists of letters of individuals and companies sent to John Murray, publishers, mostly relating to the business, but also including private letters. The correspondence largely covers the period from the 1760s to the 1920s. Where enclosures exist, they have been kept with their original letters. This series contains most of the extant letters received by the publishing house up to the 1920s, but others are to be found throughout the archive. One...
Dates:
1803-1826, 1907-1928.
Letters to John Murray, publishers, of correspondents with surnames and company names from Franckh`sche Verlagshandlung to Franklyne., 1819-1924.
File
Identifier: MS.40421
Scope and Contents
The letters are arranged alphabetically by the names of the writers. Where there is more than one letter by a writer, the letters are arranged by date.Franckh’sche Verlagshandlung. Letter and prospectus, 1909. Folios 1-5.Franco, Ernest. Letters, 1886. Folios 6-16. Franey, J.S. Letter, 1908. Folios 17-18.Frank, Helena. Letter, 1906. Folios 19-20.Frankau, F.J. Letters, 1901. Folios 21-40*. Frankau, Julia. Letter, 1911....
Dates:
1819-1924.
Letters to John Murray, publishers, of correspondents with surnames from Bainbridge, E to Baker, O., 1820-1926
File
Identifier: MS.40038
Scope and Contents
The letters are arranged chronologically under each correspondent.Bainbridge, (Edmund) Guy (Tulloch).Letter, 1926, of Guy Bainbridge to John Murray IV. Folio 1.Bainbridge, Oliver. Possibly the lecturer, author and explorer described in "Men of 1914" (Chicago: American Publishers` Association, 1915).Letters, 1911, of Oliver Bainbridge to John Murray IV. Folios 2-5.Folios 3-4. Letter, 1911, of Ernest Coleridge to John Murray IV...
Dates:
1820-1926
Letters to John Murray, publishers, of correspondents with surnames from Billinghurst, R to Birch, W., 1813-1917.
File
Identifier: MS.40101
Scope and Contents
The letters are arranged chronologically under each correspondent.Billinghurst, Robert De.Letter, 1830, of Robert De Billinghurst probably to John Murray II. Folios 1-2.Billings, F.Letter, 5 January 1830, of F Billings probably to John Murray II. Folios 3-4.Printed prospectus, [? 1829-? 1830], “Novel and enterprising voyage”, concerning a voyage that Billing was to undertake. The prospectus was forwarded as an enclosure to Billing’s...
Dates:
1813-1917.
Letters to John Murray, publishers, of correspondents with surnames from Fasnacht to Fellows., 1816-1928.
File
Identifier: MS.40395
Scope and Contents
All the letters are arranged alphabetically by correspondent and by date under each name. A further correspondent has been added to the end of this sequence.Fasnacht, George Eugene. Letters, 1871, of George Eugene Fasnacht to John Murray III. Folios 1-6.Faure, W J.Letter, 1845, of W J Faure to John Murray III. Folio 7-8.Favarger, Henri.Letter, 1902, of Henri Favarger to John Murray IV. Folio 9.Favre,...
Dates:
1816-1928.
Letters to John Murray, publishers, of correspondents with surnames from Fontaine to Forbes, H., 1807-1928.
File
Identifier: MS.40413
Scope and Contents
All the letters are arranged alphabetically by correspondent and by date under each name. Further correspondence has been added to the end of this sequence.Fontanier, Victor.Letter, 1844, of Victor Fontanier to John Murray III. Folios 1-2.Fontvanne, Alphonse de.Letter, 1846, of Alphonse de Fontvanne to John Murray III. Folios 3-4.Foot, James.Letter, 1817, of James Foot to John Murray II. Folios 5-6.Footman,...
Dates:
1807-1928.
Letters to John Murray, publishers, of David Milne., 1885-1894.
File
Identifier: MS.40825
Scope and Contents
The letters are to John Murray III, John Murray IV and Hallam Murray and concern mostly the publication of “A readable English Dictionary etymologically arranged”, by David Milne (London: John Murray, 1888). The letters are arranged chronologically.1885-1888, 1892-1894: folios 1-138.Undated, disassociated parts of letters: folios 139-141.Folios 27a-b. Letter, 14 July 1886, of W G Baker to David Milne. The letter was forwarded as an enclosure to...
Dates:
1885-1894.
Letters to John Murray, publishers, of James Copland and of William Copland (d 1851)., 1830-1860.
File
Identifier: MS.40275
Scope and Contents
(i) Copland, James.Single letter, 12 October 1830, of James Copland to John Murray II. Enclosed with the letter is the “Prospectus of an Encyclopedia of medicine and dictionary of the medical sciences, theoretical and practical”, to be edited by Copland, which was sent to Murray for his consideration. Folios 1-6.(ii) Copland, William (d 1851).The letters, mostly written from Scotland, are of William Copland to John Murray III. They reveal the close...
Dates:
1830-1860.
Letters to John Murray, publishers, of Nicholas and Sarah Nicolas., 1826-1856.
File
Identifier: MS.40878
Scope and Contents
(i) Letters of Nicholas Nicolas.The letters are to John Murray II and John Murray III. They concern various publications, not all of them published by John Murray, in which Nicholas Nicolas was involved as editor. The publications relate especially to British history, among them:“The history of the battle of Agincourt; and of the expedition of Henry the Fifth into France” (London : Johnson, Brooke Street, Holborn, 1827);“The Retrospective Review, and...
Dates:
1826-1856.
"Mr. Murray's Illustrated List"., 1907
Item
Identifier: Acc.13328/1144
Scope and Contents
Volume features the John Murray 'JM' monogram on the cover. Two copies present.
Dates:
1907
"Mr. Murray's Illustrated List"., 1912
Item
Identifier: Acc.13328/1149
Scope and Contents
Two copies present.
Dates:
1912
"Mr. Murray's Illustrated List"., 1913
Item
Identifier: Acc.13328/1150
Scope and Contents
Two copies present.
Dates:
1913
"Mr. Murray's Illustrated List of Books Suitable for Christmas Gifts"., 1903-1906; 1922-1930
Sub-Series
Identifier: Acc.13328/1152-1159
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
This sub-series comprises original print prospectuses for an assortment of reprint series introduced by John Murray publishers as a means of selling remaindered titles at lower prices. These include: "Murray’s Imperial Library"; "Murray’s Library"; "Murray’s Cheap Fiction Library"; and "Murray's Shilling Library". Also included are prospectuses for Murray's Theological Literature list; Murray's Selected Stock list; Murray’s Colonial Trade list; Murray’s Illustrated list; and Murray’s...
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1903-1906; 1922-1930
"Murray's Imperial Library"., c.1930
File
Identifier: Acc.13328/1161
Scope and Contents
This file contains a small handful of printed prospectuses for 'Murray's Imperial Library" series, established to re-print titles from Murray's back catalogue at a cheaper rate. This series is believed to have operated between approximately 1898-1930, with the prospectuses appearing to date from its final years.
Dates:
c.1930
"Murray's Theological Literature"., 1899-1931
File
Identifier: Acc.13328/1164
Scope and Contents
This file contains a small handful of print prospectuses for theological works published by John Murray publishers. Those items present represent the years 1899, 1901, 1914, 1920, 1921, and 1931, alongside a series of loose undated prospectuses.
Dates:
1899-1931
Original John Murray book prospectuses, featuring upcoming titles by authors with surnames beginning 'A-C'., 1966-1986
File
Identifier: Acc.13328/1138
Scope and Contents
File contains original print prospectuses for publications by the following authors: Amuchástegui, A. ("Studies of Birds and Mammals of South America", undated); Arberry, Professor A.J. ("Discourses of Rumi", undated); Aslin, E. ("E.W. Godwin: Furniture and Interior Decoration", 3 copies, c.1986); Avery, C. ("Florentine Renaissance Sculpture", undated); Bax, B. Anthony ("The English Parsonage", 3 copies, undated); Bean,...
Dates:
1966-1986
Original John Murray book prospectuses, featuring upcoming titles by authors with surnames beginning 'B'., 1894-1923
File
Identifier: Acc.13328/1123
Scope and Contents
File contains original print prospectuses for publications by the following authors: Baerlein, H. ("On the Forgotten Road", undated); Bailward, W.A. ("The Slippery Slope and other papers", 2 copies, undated); Baker, H. ("The Territorial Force"; undated); Balcarres, Lord ("The Evolution of Italian Sculpture", undated); Ball, J.D. ("Things Chinese or Notes Connected with China", 1904);Ballard, Vice-Admiral G.A. ("The...
Dates:
1894-1923
Original John Murray book prospectuses, featuring upcoming titles by authors with surnames beginning 'D'., 1899-1913
File
Identifier: Acc.13328/1125
Scope and Contents
File contains original print prospectuses for publications by the following authors: Daly, Major H. ("Memoirs of General Sir Henry Dermot Daly", undated);Oliver, T. (editor) ("Dangerous Trades", undated); Darwin, C. (prospectuses for various publications by John Murray publishers on the subject of Darwin, his writing, correspondence etc; copyright of "Origin of Species", 1901); Litchfield, Henrietta ("Emma Darwin: A Century of Family Letters,...
Dates:
1899-1913