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RefNoMS/910/4
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TitleWorking papers for 'The Illustrated London Almanack', 1849, edited by James Glaisher
CreatorJames Glaisher
Date1848-1849
DescriptionCollected original content and proof sheets used to produce the Illustrated London Almanack for 1849. Generally, the material is on annual astronomical events with popular explanations and background for eclipses, planetary positions and other regular phenomema. Inlcudes figures showing paths and telescopic appearance of planets and eclipse of the moon. There are also proof sheets and illustrations relating to natural history and other topics.

Inscribed as being presented by James Glaisher to John Lee of Hartwell House.
LanguageEnglish
Extent1 volume
FormatManuscript
PhysicalDescriptionPaper, half-bound in brown leather, marbled paper boards. Volume has been boxed.
AccessStatusOpen
AdminHistoryJames Glaisher: leading astronomer, meteorologist and balloonist.

John Lee FRS (1783-1866): antiquary and astronomer of Hartwell House, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire

Samuel Putnam Avery (1822-1904): art dealer, rare book and print collector, and wood engraver; a founder of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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