'A collection of ridiculous letters etc. etc... . Begun June 6th, 1777 at Newcastle upon Tyne', by John Brand
'A collection of ridiculous letters etc. etc.... Begun June 6th, 1777 at Newcastle upon Tyne', by John Brand. Many are addressed to Thomas Saint, printer of the Newcastle Courant, and contain contributions to the paper.
Dates
- Creation: Begun June 6th 1777
Extent
107 Leaves
Language of Materials
- English
Preferred Citation
Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. Eng. misc. c. 298, fols. 1-2]
Shelfmark:
MS. Eng. misc. c. 298
Collection ID (for staff)
CMD ID 7500
Abstract
'A collection of ridiculous letters etc. etc... . Begun June 6th, 1777 at Newcastle upon Tyne', by John Brand
Biographical / Historical
John Brand (1744-1806) was an English antiquary and topographer.
Other Finding Aids
Custodial History
W. Stewart, 6 May 1807 (Brand sale), lot 160 of the MSS.; bookplate of Edward Astle.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Given anonymously through L. W. Hanson, 1950.
Physical Facet
Quarter calf, vellum corner pieces, marbled boards, rebacked
Subject
- Title
- 'A collection of ridiculous letters etc. etc... . Begun June 6th, 1777 at Newcastle upon Tyne', by John Brand
- Status
- Published
- Date
- EAD version 2019 by Alice Whichelow
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
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