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- Record Id:
- 040-004567121
- Hierarchy Root Ancestor Record Id:
- 032-004567000
- MDARK:
- ark:/81055/vdc_100192401039.0x000001
- LARK:
- SLARK:
- Format:
- ISAD(G)
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Add MS 89729/1
- Title:
- Manuscript proof of 'The Wilde Myth' by Lord Alfred Douglas
- Scope & Content:
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An unpublished printed proof of The Wilde Myth written by Lord Alfred Douglas concerning Oscar Wilde and his supporters. The book was never published due to the potential of libel.
This proof is dated 2 Oct 1916 and contains the author's final corrections alongside the handwritten dedication “to the Right Reverend Monsignor William F Brown, vicar general of Southwark”.
In addition there is a further note on the title page from the publisher, Martin Secker, concerning the status of the publication:
“This is to certify that this is the only remaining set of proofs of this book: it contains the Author’s final corrections. No copies were ever printed, and the type was distributed. Martin Secker”
This volume is accompanied by a proof cover and handwritten list of chapters.
- Collection Area:
- Western Manuscripts
- Project / Collection:
- Additional Manuscripts
- Hierarchy Record Ids:
- 032-004567000
040-004567121 - Is part of:
- Add MS 89729 : Manuscript proof of 'The Wilde Myth' by Lord Alfred Douglas, with accompanying correspondence
Add MS 89729/1 : Manuscript proof of 'The Wilde Myth' by Lord Alfred Douglas - Hierarchy:
- 032-004567000[0000]/040-004567121
- Container:
- View / search within Archive / Collection: Add MS 89729
- Record Type (Level):
- File
- Extent:
- 1 folder
- Digitised Content:
- Languages:
- English
- Scripts:
- Latin
- Start Date:
- 1916
- End Date:
- 1916
- Date Range:
- 1916
- Era:
- CE
- Access:
- Restrictions to access apply please consult British Library staff
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- User Conditions:
- Material Type:
- Archives and Manuscripts
- Legal Status:
- Not Public Record(s)
- Names:
- Douglas, Alfred Bruce, poet and biographer, 1870-1945
Secker, Martin, publisher, 1882-1978
Wilde, Oscar Fingal O'Flahertie Wills, author, 1854-1900