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1. Add MS 70843-70844

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Add MS 70843-70844
Title:
MCCRIMMON COLLECTION. Vols. V-VI. Albums compiled circa 1897-1910, probably by members of the Ellis family, containing letters from prominent people chiefly addressed to Sir Henry Ellis; 1806-1877, n.d. English and French. A few of the letters are written by Ellis and others are addressed to British Museum staff, chiefly of the Science Departments. The letters are mounted and the items numbered, indicating the existence of earlier volumes in the series. Biographical details are added in two ...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English, French, and German
Date Range:
1806-1877
Extent:
2 items

2. Add MS 70843

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Add MS 70843
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Scope & Content:
MCCRIMMON COLLECTION. Vol. V (ff. 170+74*). Letters numbered 1594-1678, with additions 1782-1786; 1806-1877, n.d. Contemporary index. Probably vol. X from the original series, see Add. 70844 below. Disbound, with several pages missing. Contemporary foliation 4-91, with gaps. Gilt-edged pages. ...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English, French, and German
Date Range:
1806-1877
Extent:
1 item

3. Add MS 70844

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Add MS 70844
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Scope & Content:
MCCRIMMON COLLECTION. Vol. VI (ff. x+169). Letters numbered 1680-1759; 1808-1871, n.d. Decorated title page, '1910 Autographs Volume XI'. Several pages are missing. Attached is a list of the letters made by Mrs. McCrimmon. Contemporary foliation 1-77, with gaps. Gilt-edged pages. Dark green mo...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English and French
Date Range:
1808-1871
Extent:
1 item