Publishing agreement between Archibald Constable and Co and Sir William Forbes of Pitsligo for a new edition of the works of James Beattie, to be accompanied by Forbes`s "An Account of the Life and Writings of James Beattie, including Many of his Original Letters" then in the course of composition.
File
Identifier: Acc.12728
Scope and Contents
Includes a letter of James Ballantyne to Archibald Constable on the printing of "The Life of Beattie" and on other printing work.
Dates
- Creation: 1804-1807.
Creator
- Constable, Archibald, publisher, 1774-1827 (Recipient, Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
0.00 Linear metres (1 folder)
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Bought, 2007, Christopher Edwards, Hurst. (Ex Lyon and Turnbull auction, 10 January 2007, lot 190.)19 January 2007
Subject
- Archibald Constable and Co, Edinburgh, publishers (Organization)
- Ballantyne, James (printer) (Person)
- Forbes, William, Sir, 6th Baronet (banker) (Person)
- Beattie, James, poet, 1735-1803 (Person)
- Title
- National Library of Scotland Catalogue of Manuscripts
- Author
- National Library of Scotland
- Description rules
- Finding Aid Prepared Using Local Descriptive Rules
- 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