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1. Add MS 34876-34879

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Title:
GIBBON PAPERS. Vols. III.-VI. Journals of Edward Gibbon; 17 Aug. 1762-Dec. 1764. Written partly in French, partly in English. Autograph. Four volumes. There were originally five, beginning with 24 Aug. 1761, but the first volume is now lost. Excerpts were printed by Lord Sheffield in two portions of his edition of Gibbon's Works, viz. biographical particulars in the notes to the memoir (vol. i. of each edition), and literary and historical memoranda separately (vol. ii. ed. 1796, vol. v. ed....
Scope & Content:
Edward Gibbon, historian: Journals: 1755-1764.: Eng. and Fr.
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
Mid 18th century
Extent:
4 items

2. Add MS 34880-34882

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Title:
GIBBON PAPERS. Vols. VII.-IX. Miscellaneous Works and Commonplace Books of Edward Gibbon, mostly printed in the Miscellaneous Works. Three Volumes. Holograph, except where otherwise noted.
Scope & Content:
Edward Gibbon, historian: Miscellaneous Works and Commonplace Books: 18th cent.
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English and French
Date Range:
18th century
Extent:
3 items

3. Add MS 34883-34885

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Title:
GIBBON PAPERS. Vols. X.-XII. Original Letters (a few are drafts) of Edward Gibbon; 1750-1794. The great majority are addressed either to Lord Sheffield or to Gibbon's step-mother, but there are also letters to this father, his aunts Miss Porten and Hester Gibbon, Lady Sheffield and her daughter Maria, George Deyverdun, Dr. Priestley (three drafts), Dr. Robertson (draft) and others. Three volumes. Folio. Selections are printed in vols. i. and ii. (1814 cd.) of the Miscell. Works.
Scope & Content:
Edward Gibbon, historian: Correspondence: 1750 - 1794.
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1750-1794
Extent:
3 items

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