Negative microfilm of five manuscripts of, or concerning, Sir Walter Scott from the Pforzheimer Library, collectively known as the ‘Pforzheimer Scott manuscripts’., [1815, or before]-1830.
Scope and Contents
The contents are as follows:
Manuscript, April 1830, of the preface to ‘Marmion’ by Sir Walter Scott. (MS.23042);
Manuscript, April 1830, of the preface to ‘Lord of the Isles’ by Sir Walter Scott. (MS.23043);
Manuscript, [1815, or before], of 'Lord of the Isles', together with notes to the poem, by Sir Walter Scott (MS.23044);
Transcript of correspondence, 1815, of an unknown writer in Staffa, relating to Sir Walter Scott's ‘Lord of the Isles’, with marginal notes in another hand wrongly attributed to Scott (MS.23045);
Manuscript, [1823, or before], of ‘Quentin Durward’ by Sir Walter Scott (MS.23046).
Dates
- Creation: [1815, or before]-1830.
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
1 Reels
Existence and Location of Originals
MSS.23042-23046.
Existence and Location of Copies
A positive microfilm is available at Mf.Sec.MSS.629.
Repository Details
Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository
Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
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Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
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