Letters of Antiquarians

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Two volumes of letters of antiquarians, including letters to W.D. Cooper, 1862-3, and C. Roach Smith, 1840-84.

Dates

19th-20th cent.

Extent

2 shelfmarks (0.22 linear metres)

Language of Materials

English

Preferred Citation

Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MSS. Eng. lett. d. 169].

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Full range of shelfmarks:

MSS. Eng. lett. d. 169-70

Collection ID (for staff)

CMD ID 8504

Additional Description

Biographical / Historical

Various 19th- and 20th-century antiquarians, including William Durrant Cooper (1812-75) and Charles Roach Smith (1807-90). Details are given in the Dictionary of National Biography.