Proofs. Printed matter.
Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: Refers to trial sheets of printed matter that are checked against original manuscripts and on which errors can be corrected and alterations made.
Found in 422 Collections and/or Records:
Photographs and proofs for ‘The conquest of the Maya’ by James Leslie Mitchell., 1933.
File
Identifier: MS.26062(ii)
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:
1933.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Papers of the novelist James Leslie Mitchell (1901-1935), the author 'Lewis Grassic Gibbon', and of his wife Rebecca ('Ray') Mitchell.
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Papers chiefly typescripts of the publications of James Leslie Mitchell, 'Lewis Grassic Gibbon'.
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Designs for dust-jackets, photographs, and drawings for various publications of James Leslie Mitchell, 'Lewis Grassic Gibbon'.
Plays written by Robert McLellan., 1934-1970, undated.
Series
Identifier: MSS.26331-26391
Scope and Contents
Robert McLellan's early plays were intended for the stage, but he later wrote for both radio and television. Not all were published, and many circulated in typescript copies.
Dates:
1934-1970, undated.
Poetry of Sydney Goodsir Smith., 1930-1974, undated.
Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.26116-26127
Scope and Contents
Most of Sydney Goodsir Smith's poems in Scots were published in literary periodicals and in several small volumes of his poetry. His 'Collected poems, 1941-1975' (London, 1975), contains a selection of his work and not the whole corpus.
Dates:
1930-1974, undated.
Political, academic and personal papers of John Pitcairn Mackintosh, political academic and MP for Berwick and East Lothian.
Fonds
Identifier: Acc.13476/1-319
Scope and Contents
John Pitcairn Mackintosh (1929-1978) was a political scientist, professor of Politics at Edinburgh University and a Labour MP for Berwick and East Lothian (1966-1974, 1974-1978). He was pro-Europeist and pro-devolutionist and campaigned in favour of a yes vote during the 1979 Referendum on a Scottish Aseembly.The material consists of the personal and academic papers detailing Mackintosh’s political and academic career. The papers document his many academic ventures including his...
Dates:
1927-1978, undated.
Portraits, caricatures, and photographs of portraits of officers of the 51st (Highland) Division by Lieutenant Leonard J Smith.
File
Identifier: MS.10796
Scope and Contents
The drawings are in pencil, and there are also a few proofs of cards and posters designed by Leonard Smith.
Dates:
1915-1918.
Printed and other miscellaneous material, chiefly relating to military matters., 1834-1863, undated.
Sub-Series
Identifier: MS.2877
Printed and other miscellaneous material, chiefly relating to military matters., 1834-1863, undated.
File
Identifier: MS.2877, (i)-(xix), (xxi)
Scope and Contents
The contents are as follows.(i) ‘Proclamation for a Tournament’, held at Corfu, 1834, in Greek, English, and Italian.(ii) Proclamation relating to the Rebecca Riots in Brecon, 1843.(iii) ‘Rules and Regulations to be observed on the occupation of cells of approved construction’, issued by the Adjutant-General, November 1844.(iv) ‘Exercise with Heavy Shot, as a means of enforcing a sentence of hard labour’, undated.Numbers (iii) and...
Dates:
1834-1863, undated.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Correspondence and papers, chiefly of General Sir George Brown, Knight Commander of the Bath, with those of other members of his family, residing at Linkwood, Elgin.
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Printed and other miscellaneous material, chiefly relating to military matters.
Printed proof of ‘An anthology of Scotland’, prepared by Andrew Ross, Ross Herald, with manuscript corrections and notes., 1908.
File
Identifier: MS.355B
Dates:
1908.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Author's manuscript and printed proof of ‘An anthology of Scottish history’ from 1093 to 1746, being a list of characters, etc., prepared by Andrew Ross, Ross Herald, for the pageant given at the Scottish National Exhibition, 1908.
Printed proof of “Carle, now the King’s come!”, with corrections in Sir Walter Scott’s autograph., 1822.
Item
Identifier: MS.1665 [F.5.f.17(2)]
Printed proof of “Carle, now the King’s come!”, with corrections in Sir Walter Scott’s autograph, followed by a manuscript Latin version of the song [?1822].
Series
Identifier: MSS.1665-1666
Dates:
1822, undated.
Printed proofs of an article by Sir Walter Scott with his autograph corrections.
Item
Identifier: MS.1000
Dates:
1829.
Printed proofs of ‘Recollections’ by Thomas Edward, with corrections in his handwriting., 1878-1880.
File
Identifier: MS.1662
Professional papers and correspondence, including reports and lectures., 1902-1930.
Series
Identifier: Acc.5900/52-54
Scope and Contents
From the Record Group:
Including lecture notebooks, copies of lectures and reports, and drafts of articles.
Dates:
1902-1930.
Proof and annotated typescript of ‘Doors Open’, a short novel written by Ian Rankin for 'The New York Times Magazine'., 2007.
File
Identifier: MS.50425
Scope and Contents
Proof, 'Doors Open' by Ian Rankin, Chapters 1 and 2, to be published in ‘The New York Times Magazine’; with annotations by the author. Folios 1-7.
Typescript, 'Doors Open: a short novel (37,000 words) by Ian Rankin', written for the ‘New York Times Magazine’; with annotations by the author. Folios 8-120.
This ‘short novel’ would later become the full length novel ‘Doors Open’, published by Ian Rankin in 2008.
Dates:
2007.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Ian Rankin archive.
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Papers relating to the professional activities of Ian Rankin.
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Papers relating to the literary and other creative works of Ian Rankin.
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Manuscripts, typescripts, working papers, and published extracts of the novels of Ian Rankin.
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Manuscripts, typescripts, and working papers of the novels of Ian Rankin.
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Manuscripts, typescripts and working papers of the thriller novels of Ian Rankin.
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Typescripts of 'Doors Open' by Ian Rankin; with related working papers.
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Typescripts of the short novel 'Doors Open' by Ian Rankin; with related working papers.
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Proof and typescript of the short novel 'Doors Open' by Ian Rankin.
Proof and typescript of the short novel 'Doors Open' by Ian Rankin., 2007.
Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.50425-50426
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
This series contains manuscripts and typescripts of, and associated working papers for, novels, novellas and graphic novels by Ian Rankin. The working papers include, variously, synopses, research material, development notes, and evidence of editorial interventions. With these also are papers relating to the process of publication: some administrative, particularly contracts, and promotional materials; others, including advertisements and cover proofs, concerning actual publication....
Dates:
2007.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Ian Rankin archive.
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Papers relating to the professional activities of Ian Rankin.
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Papers relating to the literary and other creative works of Ian Rankin.
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Manuscripts, typescripts, working papers, and published extracts of the novels of Ian Rankin.
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Manuscripts, typescripts, and working papers of the novels of Ian Rankin.
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Manuscripts, typescripts and working papers of the thriller novels of Ian Rankin.
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Typescripts of 'Doors Open' by Ian Rankin; with related working papers.
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Typescripts of the short novel 'Doors Open' by Ian Rankin; with related working papers.
Proof, art-work and letters of "A'mheanbhuileag" (1980), by Fearghas MacFhionnlaigh., 1980.
File
Identifier: Acc.9367/34
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
The editorial archive from 1952 to 1985 of the Gaelic literary and topical magazine 'Gairm' and of its associated Gaelic book publications, together forming Gairm Publications Ltd. The collection was assembled and maintained by Ruaraidh MacThomais, Professor Derick S Thomson, co-founder of the magazine (with the late Finlay J MacDonald) and editor since its foundation. Included also are some publishing papers of Professor Thomson's imprint, Clo Chaillean, Aberfeldy, and of a publication...
Dates:
1980.
Proof copy of a reprint of "Jones’s directory or, useful pocket companion, for the year 1786", interleaved and heavily annotated by John Buchanan, 'Glasguensis'.
Item
Identifier: MS.2558
Scope and Contents
There are some proof corrections on the title-page by James MacLehose, the publisher, and on the fly-leaf his signature and a note by his son, the donor.
Dates:
1863.
Proof copy of ‘A View of the Evidence for proving that the present Earl of Galloway is the lineal Heir-Male and Lawful Representative of Sir William Stewart of Jedworth…’., [?1795, or before.]
Item
Identifier: MS.8324
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
Correspondence, notes, drafts and memoranda concerning the genealogical researches of Andrew Stuart for his ‘Genealogical history of the Stewarts’, and other works.
Dates:
[?1795, or before.]
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Family papers of the Stuarts of Castlemilk and the Stuarts of Torrance.
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Papers of Andrew Stuart, Writer to the Signet, of Craigthorn and Castlemilk, second son of Archibald Stuart of Torrance.
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Genealogical papers of Andrew Stuart.
Proof copy of ‘The four strangers’ by Edward Albert., 1932.
Item
Identifier: MS.9077
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
The papers consist chiefly of manuscripts and typescripts of Edward Albert's educational works, manuscripts and typescripts of his works of fiction, and his correspondence.
Dates:
1932.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Papers of Edward Albert (1890-1944), who graduated Master of Arts in English at Edinburgh University, 1908, and spent his professional life as English master at George Watson's College, Edinburgh.
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Manuscripts, typescripts and proofs of, and notebooks containing material collected for, the fictional works of Edward Albert.
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Typescripts and proof of ‘The four strangers’ by Edward Albert.
Proof copy of the ‘Life of Lord Jeffrey' by Henry Cockburn, with Cockburn’s autograph corrections and additions, all of which were incorporated in the final text.
Series
Identifier: MSS.345-346
Dates:
[1852, or before.]
Proof copy of 'The turning sky' by Sydney Tremayne, with manuscript corrections by the author and annotations by Robert Garioch Sutherland., [1968, or before.]
Item
Identifier: MS.26635
Scope and Contents
A letter of Sydney Tremayne is enclosed (folio 1).
Dates:
[1968, or before.]
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Papers of the poet, Robert Garioch Sutherland, and his father.
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Work by other writers collected by Robert Garioch Sutherland.
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Inscribed copies of printed books of Robert Garioch Sutherland, some with annotations by Sutherland.
Proof copy of volume I of the ‘Life of Lord Jeffrey’ by Henry Cockburn, with Cockburn’s autograph corrections and additions., [1852, or before.]
Item
Identifier: MS.345
Proof copy of volume II of the ‘Life of Lord Jeffrey’ by Henry Cockburn, with Cockburn’s autograph corrections and additions., [1852, or before.]
Item
Identifier: MS.346
Proof copy, with manuscript corrections, of ‘Notes on the Isthmus of Panama’ by Alexander Graham Dunlop., [1852, or before.]
Item
Identifier: MS.9306
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
Much of the collection concerns William Dunlop, Principal of Glasgow University, his son Alexander, Professor of Greek at Glasgow, and his grandson John, Tide Surveyor at Greenock. The papers of William Dunlop include material on the colony of South Carolina, the Darien Scheme, and the affairs of the Church of Scotland, while those of Alexander chiefly concern the University of Glasgow. The collection also includes diaries and literary works of John Dunlop of Gairbraid, the temperance...
Dates:
[1852, or before.]
Proof-sheets, in various stages, of ‘Count Robert of Paris’ and ‘Castle dangerous’ by Sir Walter Scott, with corrections by Scott, corrections and alterations, many of them extensive, by John Gibson Lockhart and Robert Cadell, and some caustic comments by Lockhart.
Series
Identifier: MSS.3776-3780
Scope and Contents
The chief alteration in ‘Count Robert’ is the omission of the duel between Anna Comnena and the gravid Brenhilda. ‘Castle dangerous’, which was to have formed two volumes, is very much reshaped and the final portion in particular is reduced.
Dates:
[1832, or before.]