John Murray (publishers, London)
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Associated publication papers of John Murray, publishers., 1960s-2003
This sub-series contains a file of book jacket proofs for both general and educational titles, alongside a file of hardback bindings and a display/design file of book covers. Also present is a folder of papers concerning works commissioned by John Murray, publishers.
Assorted advertisements of works., 1815-1842
File contains an assortment of promotional listings which appear to have been printed in published sources, including journals, newsletters, and quarterly magazines. Listings include those for 'new books'; 'standard works'; 'works in preparation'; first complete edition of the miscellaneous works of Oliver Goldsmith, M.B.; 'religious works'; 'popular works of science, entertainment, and instruction books' (including school-books).
Assorted advertisements of works., 1843-1854
File contains an assortment of promotional listings which appear to have been printed in published sources, including journals, newsletters, and quarterly magazines. Listings include those for 'popular works'; 'forthcoming works'; 'works in preparation'; 'works in general literature'; 'important works just published'; 'general lists of works'; 'books suited for railway readers'; and Dr. Smith's School-Dictionary of Antiquities.
Assorted advertisements of works., 1855-1860
File contains an assortment of promotional listings which appear to have been printed in published sources, including journals, newsletters, and quarterly magazines. Listings include those for 'general lists of works'; 'new works'; 'forthcoming works'; lists for Easter; student manuals; 'announcements'; and quarterly lists of forthcoming works.
Assorted advertisements of works., 1861-1867
File contains an assortment of promotional listings which appear to have been printed in published sources, including journals, newsletters, and quarterly magazines. Listings include those for 'general lists of works'; 'new works'; 'forthcoming works'; lists for Easter; student manuals; 'announcements'; and quarterly lists of forthcoming works.
Assorted advertisements of works., 1868-1872
File contains an assortment of promotional listings which appear to have been printed in published sources, including journals, newsletters, and quarterly magazines. Listings include those for 'general lists of works'; 'new works'; 'forthcoming works'; 'quarterly lists of new and forthcoming works'; and 'announcements'.
Assorted advertisements of works., 1873-1877
File contains an assortment of promotional listings which appear to have been printed in published sources, including journals, newsletters, and quarterly magazines. Listings include those for 'general lists of works'; 'new works'; 'forthcoming works'; 'quarterly lists of new and forthcoming works'; and 'announcements'.
Assorted advertisements of works., 1878-1889
File contains an assortment of promotional listings which appear to have been printed in published sources, including journals, newsletters, and quarterly magazines. Listings include those for New Year's listings; works relating to art and antiquities; 'forthcoming works'; 'new works'; lists of school books; and 'general lists of works'.
Assorted advertisements of works., 1890-1895
File contains an assortment of promotional listings which appear to have been printed in published sources, including journals, newsletters, and quarterly magazines. Listings include those for 'new books'; 'forthcoming works'; 'general lists of works'; and 'works in general literature'.
Assorted advertisements of works., 1901-1938
File contains an assortment of promotional listings for 'new novels'; 'announcements'; 'new and forthcoming works'; 'books for the guidance of readers of all classes'; and 'some novels and others works for Summer reading'. File also contains a miniature almanack promoting "The Monthly Review" (a periodical published in London by John Murray between 1900-1907).
Assorted advertisements of works., undated
Author contracts of Gryphon Books Ltd., 1987-1989
Authors' Accounts Ledger of John Murray, publishers., 1973-1974
Volume reflects account debits, credits, and reserves.
Balance sheets and annual trading accounts of John Murray, publishers., 1922-1940
Balance sheets and annual trading accounts of John Murray, publishers., 1941-1950
Balance sheets, annual trading accounts, and directors' reports of John Murray, publishers., 1922-1965
Individual reports often include a typescript letter from the chartered accountants T.O. Williams and Davies, outlining the contents of each report. The years 1923, 1925-1928 are absent. Directors' reports do not appear until 1951 onwards.
Balance sheets, annual trading accounts, and directors' reports of John Murray, publishers., 1951-1965
Book cover display file., undated
File contains display sheets showcasing the front covers of Murray books. Categories include: Art and Architecture; Autobiography; Biography; Children's; Fiction; History; Practical; and Travel. Two sets of sheets are present, with one set containing information notes on the reverse of each sheet for the named titles, outlining author name, price, and format.
Book files and ledgers of John Murray publishers.
Book jacket and advertising proofs, manuscript notes, and brief original and copy letters concerning the promotion of the John Murray Travel Classics series., undated
Book jacket proofs and bindings for John Murray publications., 1960s-2000s
This series contains original book jacket proofs, in colour, for John Murray publications, many of which have been annotated with the note "To Home Reps", and a corresponding delivery date. However, the majority of dates are incomplete, showing a day and month only. Where specific years have been included these have been noted in the catalogue entries.
Book jacket proofs, for book titles with author surnames beginning 'A-I'., 1998-2000
Book jacket proofs, for book titles with author surnames beginning 'J-N'., 1990-2000
Book jacket proofs, for book titles with author surnames beginning 'O-Z'., 1998-2002
Book jacket proofs, for educational titles with author surnames beginning 'A-Z'., c.1960s-1980s
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- Letters. Correspondence. 326
- Sales catalogues. 260
- Press cuttings. Information artifacts. 86
- Postcards. 55
- Business records. 46
- Advertisements. 40
- Contracts. Agreements. 38
- Accounts. 35
- Financial records. 35
- Memorandums. 35
- Prospectuses 34
- Proofs. printed matter 32
- Prospectuses. 32
- Typescripts. 32
- Proofs. Printed matter. 30
- Receipts. Financial records 30
- Telegrams. 25
- Invoices. 23
- Notes. 21
- Copies. Derivative objects. 20
- Correspondence. 16
- Inventories. 16
- Visiting cards. 15
- Manuscripts. 11
- Ledgers. Account books. 10
- Royalty statements. 9
- Book jackets. 8
- Circulars. Fliers. 7
- Drafts. Documents. 7
- Legal instruments. 7
- Lists. 7
- Photocopies. 7
- Photographs. 7
- Promotional materials. Information artefacts 7
- Promotional materials. Information artefacts. 7
- Envelopes. 6
- Annual reports. 5
- Bills of exchange. 5
- Drawings. Visual works. 5
- Illustrations. Layout features. 5
- Poetry. 5
- Portraits 5
- Agreements. Legal instruments. 4
- Balance sheets. 4
- Estimates. Financial records. 4
- Handbills. 4
- Letters of recommendation. 4
- Offprints. 4
- Prefaces 4
- Proofs. printed matter. 4
- Proposals 4
- Publishers and publishing. 4
- Sketches 4
- Excerpts. 3
- Indexes. Reference sources. 3
- Legal documents. 3
- Order forms. 3
- Title pages 3
- Algiers (inhabited place). Africa - Algeria - Alger. Longitude: 3.0000. Latitude: 36.8333. 2
- Asia Minor. Asia - Turkey - Asia Minor. General region. Longitude: 35.0000. Latitude: 39.0000. 2
- Bindings. Binding components. 2
- China. Asia. Nation. Longitude: 105.0000. Latitude: 35.0000. 2
- Coats of arms. devices (symbols). 2
- Invitations. 2
- Maps. Cartographic materials. 2
- Mediterranean Sea . Sea. Longitude: 30.0000. Latitude: 31.5000. 2
- Minutes. Administrative records. 2
- Outlines. Documents. 2
- Page proofs. Proofs (printed matter). 2
- Pamphlets. 2
- Subscription lists. 2
- Tables of contents. 2
- Title pages. 2
- Tracings. Drawings. 2
- Tunisia. Africa. Protectorate. Longitude: 9.0000. Latitude: 34.0000. 2
- Articles. 1
- Bills of lading. 1
- Booklets. Information artefacts. 1
- Booksellers' catalogues. 1
- Business cards. 1
- Cabinet photographs. 1
- Calculations. 1
- Cheques. 1
- Compliments slips. 1
- Crests. Motifs. 1
- Design drawings. 1
- Engravings. Prints. 1
- Ephemera. 1
- Family papers. 1
- Fliers. Printed matter. 1
- Forms. Documents. 1
- Genealogies. 1
- Histories. 1
- Indentures. Legal Instruments. 1
- Itineraries. Travel documents. 1
- Journals. Accounts. 1
- Letterheads. 1
- Lists 1
- Memoirs. 1
- Memorandums. Legal documents. 1 + ∧ less