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Archive of William Bowyer the Younger, Printer

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Papers of William Bowyer, consisting of:

  1. Draft agreements, accounts and correspondence of Bowyer, 1754-1759
  2. Accounts of types bought, 1773-1780, 1793-1797

Dates

  • Creation: 1754-1797

Extent

0.2 Linear metres (2 boxes)

Language of Materials

  • English

Preferred Citation

Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MSS. Eng. misc. c. 141, fols. 1-2].

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Full range of shelfmarks:

MSS. Eng. misc. c. 141-142

Collection ID (for staff)

CMD ID 12811

Abstract

Archive of William Bowyer the Younger, Printer

Biographical / Historical

William Bowyer (1699-1777) was a printer. Details are given in the Dictionary of National Biography.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The papers were purchased in 1930.

Title
Catalogue of the archive of William Bowyer the Younger, Printer
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
Broad Street
Oxford OX1 3BG United Kingdom