Manuscript and marked proofs, "Discoveries in the Ruins of Nineveh and Babylon", by Austen Henry Layard., 1847-1853.
Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.42354-42358
Scope and Contents
"Discoveries in the ruins of Nineveh and Babylon" was a work written by Austen Henry Layard and published by John Murray. It would appear to have been intended to be published in two volumes, but was eventually published in one volume in 1853.
In this series there are both manuscripts and proofs of the work, showing the progression through the publication process.
Dates
- Creation: 1847-1853.
Creator
Extent
4 Folders
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
The manuscripts have been placed in order before the proofs.
Bibliography
Layard, Austen Henry. "Discoveries in the ruins of Nineveh and Babylon." (London : John Murray, 1853.)
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