‘Collection of Ballads, collected chiefly from tradition, by R. Pitcairn . . . Commenced Edinr., 1817', and containing later dates down to 1823.
Series
Identifier: MSS.2913-2915
Scope and Contents
The verse is accompanied by notes by Robert Pitcairn.
Dates
- Creation: 1817-1823.
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
3 Volumes ; Octavo.
Language of Materials
Undetermined
Custodial History
The manuscript was bought by the National Library of Scotland with the aid of the Reid Fund.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Bought, 1939.
Bibliography
For descriptions of the manuscript see Francis J Child, ‘The English and Scottish popular ballads’ (London, 1882-1898), volume v, page 398, and William Macmath, 'The bibliography of Scottish popular ballads in manuscript', ‘Publications of the Edinburgh Bibliographical Society’, volume i (Edinburgh, 1890-1895), fascicle 9.
- Title
- National Library of Scotland Catalogue of Manuscripts
- Author
- National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
- Description rules
- International Standard for Archival Description - General
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
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