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Project / Collection Additional Manuscripts Archive Reference (shelfmark) Add MS 89284 Name Methuen and Co, publishers, 1889-

1. Add MS 89284/1/54

Reference (shelfmark):
Add MS 89284/1/54
Title:
Fegg Books - Part 1: Correspondence
Scope & Content:
Correspondence relating to the UK and USA edition of the book, including: 5 letters from Geoffrey Strachan at Eyre Methuen relating to the cover of the book, publicity of the book in the UK, sales figures, a paperback edition and a possible new edition with a new cover (with photocopy of the pro...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1974-1984
Extent:
1 file

2. Add MS 89284/1/58

Reference (shelfmark):
Add MS 89284/1/58
Title:
Fegg Books - Part 5: Correspondence and Typescript Draft
Scope & Content:
Material for Dr Fegg's Encyclopaedia of All World Knowledge, as follows: 6 letters from Geoffrey Strachan at Methuen London Ltd to Palin, Jones and their agent Anne James, regarding initial plans for a new edition, schedule for the book, fees, queries and comments about the text for the book, 31...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1984
Extent:
1 file

3. Add MS 89284/1/59

Reference (shelfmark):
Add MS 89284/1/59
Title:
Fegg Books - Part 6: Proofs, Correspondence, Ilkley and Press Reviews
Scope & Content:
Material for Dr Fegg's Encyclopaedia of All World Knowledge, as follows: Dr Fegg pin badge; photocopies of proofs, with holograph corrections (96 pages circa); 7 letters from Methuen London Ltd regarding publicity schedule, royalties and sale figures, 14 Sept-14 Nov 1984; photocopy of a few page...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1984-1986
Extent:
1 file

4. Add MS 89284/1/94

Reference (shelfmark):
Add MS 89284/1/94
Title:
Ripping Yarns Books and Video - Part 1: Correspondence
Scope & Content:
Correspondence between Palin, Geoffrey Strachan at Eyre Methuen Ltd, the BBC and Jill Foster regarding the book The Complete Ripping Yarns (1978), including initial thoughts (5 Jan 1976-28 Oct 1977), copyright fees to be paid to the BBC for the photographs (26 Jan-14 Feb 1978), back cover copy a...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1976-1980
Extent:
1 file

5. Add MS 89284/1/96

Reference (shelfmark):
Add MS 89284/1/96
Title:
Ripping Yarns Books and Videos - Part 3: Correspondence and Press Cuttings
Scope & Content:
Material relating to the book More Ripping Yarns (1980), a video cassette of More Ripping Yarns (1985), and a new edition of The Complete Ripping Yarns (1990), including: contract between Palin and Jones and Eyre Methuen for More Ripping Yarns, 1980; correspondence between Palin, EuroAtlantic, a...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1980-1990
Extent:
1 file

6. Add MS 89284/1/144

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Add MS 89284/1/144
Title:
Small Harry and The Toothache Pills
Scope & Content:
Material relating to the book Small Harry and The Toothache Pills (1982), as follows: card from Caroline Holden to Palin confirming her interest in working on the book and wishing him Merry Christmas, [Dec 1980]; letter from Geoffrey Strachan to Palin informing him he has read the book and liked...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1980-1985
Extent:
1 file

7. Add MS 89284/1/162

Reference (shelfmark):
Add MS 89284/1/162
Title:
The Missionary - Part 4: Other Countries Release and Book
Scope & Content:
Material relating to the release of The Missionary outside the UK and US and the book, including: box office figures, press reviews, itinerary of promotional tour, and photographs, for release in Australia, 21 Jan 1983; press cuttings and text for radio commercial for the release in Ireland and ...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1983-1984
Extent:
1 file