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Tracing and Drawings of Watermarks by Edward Heawood

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Tracings and drawings of watermarks by Edward Heawood, many printed in his Watermarks mainly of the 17th and 18th centuries (Hilversum, 1950).

Dates

  • Creation: 20th cent.

Extent

0.33 Linear metres (3 boxes)

Language of Materials

  • English

Preferred Citation

Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. Eng. misc. c. 272/1, fols. 1-2].

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Full range of shelfmarks:

MSS. Eng. misc. c. 272/1-7

Collection ID (for staff)

CMD ID 13724

Abstract

Tracing and Drawings of Watermarks by Edward Heawood

Biographical / Historical

Edward Heawood (1863-1949) was Librarian to the Royal Geographical Society, 1901-1934, and Librarian Emeritus since 1934. Details are given in Who Was Who.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The collection was given to the Library by the compiler in 1944.

Title
Tracing and Drawings of Watermarks by Edward Heawood
Status
Published
Author
Collection Level Description by Emily Tarrant; EAD version 2019 by Alice Whichelow
Date
EAD version 2019
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository

Contact:
Weston Library
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Oxford OX1 3BG United Kingdom