Holograph essay on early poetry in England by Thomas Campbell, not the same as his published 'Essay on English poetry' but having the same beginning and containing other similar passages.
Item
Identifier: MS.1009
Scope and Contents
Parts of folios 3, 7, and 8 have been cut away, but the text remaining is continuous.
Dates
- Creation: [1819, or before.]
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
22 Leaves ; Quarto.
Language of Materials
Undetermined
Arrangement
vi + 13 folios.
Custodial History
The manuscript was bought by the National Library of Scotland with the aid of the Reid Fund.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Bought, 1934.
Bibliography
Campbell. Thomas. 'Essay on English poetry' (London, 1819).
- 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:
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National Library of Scotland
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Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk