Photograph of a missing leaf from the original manuscript of ‘Heart of Midlothian’ by Sir Walter Scott., 1818.
Item
Identifier: MS.8494, folios 264-265
Scope and Contents
The leaf follows folio 170 in the original (MS.1548) and corresponds with volume iii, pages 12-16 of the first printed edition of 1818. The emendations on the reverse side refer to folio 171.
Dates
- Creation: 1818.
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
2 Leaves
Custodial History
The Photograph was bought by the National Library of Scotland with the aid of the Reid Fund.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Bought, 1952, from the South African Public Library.
Existence and Location of Originals
The leaf is now in the South African Public Library.
Bibliography
Scott, Walter. ‘Heart of Midlothian’ (1818).
Genre / Form
Repository Details
Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository
Contact:
Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk
Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk