1. Add MS 42506
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Add MS 42506
- Title:
- ELLIS PAPERS. Vol. X. Album of papers and drawings of Sir Henry Ellis, K.H., Principal Librarian of the British Museum 1827-1856, including portraits and photographs of Sir Henry (ff. 15-17, 34-36, 54-57), his wife (f. 19), and father (ff. 20, 21), drawings of his armorial bearings (ff. 2-14), autobiographical memoranda of his early life, 1777-1805 (ff. 18, 87, 90-94, 107), engravings, drawings, etc., relating to Izaak Walton's Compleat Angler, which he edited in 1815 (ff. 68-83; cf. Add. MS...
- Scope & Content:
- Sir Henry Ellis, KH; Principal Librarian, British Museum: Autobiographical memoranda: 1777-1851. Henry John Ellis, Senior Assistant, département of Manuscripts, British Museum: Notes by: 1905-1906, n.d. British Museum: Papers of Sir H. Ellis, Principal Librarian: 18th-19th centt. includes: f...
- Collection Area:
- Western Manuscripts
- Languages:
- English and French
- Date Range:
- 18th century-19th century
- Extent:
- 1 item