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1. Add MS 88903/1/6

Reference (shelfmark):
Add MS 88903/1/6
Title:
Master Humphrey's Clock
Scope & Content:
Weekly journal edited by Charles Dickens and published by Chapman and Hall from 1840 to 1841. In this was serialised 'The Old Curiosity Shop' and then 'Barnaby Rudge'. These agreements show Dickens's attempt to gain an equal share of the profits from the publication.
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
15 Oct 1839-11 Apr 1840
Extent:
1 folder

2. Add MS 88903/1/6/3

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Add MS 88903/1/6/3
Title:
Two draft articles of agreement between Charles Dickens and Chapman and Hall
Scope & Content:
Relating to the format, finances and copyrights of the proposed publication.
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
25 Feb 1840-31 Mar 1840
Extent:
2 items, 33 leaves

3. Add MS 88903/1/6/4

Reference (shelfmark):
Add MS 88903/1/6/4
Title:
Three letters from William Chapman to Smithson, Dunn and Mitton [later Smithson and Mitton]
Scope & Content:
Relating to the agreements between Charles Dickens and Chapman and Hall.
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
13 Mar 1840-11 Apr 1840
Extent:
3 leaves

4. Add MS 88903/1/6/1

Reference (shelfmark):
Add MS 88903/1/6/1
Title:
Copy of a proposal for an agreement between Charles Dickens and Chapman and Hall
Scope & Content:
Relating to the proposed publication and payment terms.
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
15 Oct 1839
Extent:
1 leaf

5. Add MS 88903/1/6/2

Reference (shelfmark):
Add MS 88903/1/6/2
Title:
Two draft copies of instructions for James Bacon to draw up an agreement between Charles Dickens and Chapman and Hall
Scope & Content:
One is signed by James Bacon.
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
25 Feb 1840
Extent:
2 leaves

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