Record

Reference numberNLB/4/1135
Alternative reference numberNLB/4 p476
LevelItem
TitleCopy letter from Herbert Rix, to Mr Colyer care of Messrs Harrison & Sons
Date27 January 1891
DescriptionRix notes the printing connected with all the Royal Society Committee work is excellent in its speed and punctuality but there are a few points at which Colyer woefully fails. Firstly Colyer obediently clings to the superstition that a 'Philosophical Transactions [of the Royal Society]' paper must of necessity always remain in hand for four weeks at least[?] before a first proof is rendered. Secondly, the problem of the delay in the author's separate copies. The Royal Society is anxious that authors should have their copies before the number of 'Proceedings [of the Royal Society]' is risen and immediately the sheet is printed off.
Extent1p
FormatCarbon
Access statusOpen
Add to My Items

    Collection highlights

    Browse the records of some of our collections, which cover all branches of science and date from the 12th century onwards. These include the published works of Fellows of the Royal Society, personal papers of eminent scientists, letters and manuscripts sent to the Society or presented at meetings, and administrative records documenting the Society's activities since our foundation in 1660.

    The Royal Society

    The Royal Society is a Fellowship of many of
    the world's most eminent scientists and is the
    oldest scientific academy in continuous existence.
    Registered charity number 207043

    Website design ©CalmView



    CONTACT US

    + 44 207 451 2500
    (Lines open Mon-Fri, 9:00-17:00. Excludes bank holidays)

    6-9 Carlton House Terrace, London SW1Y 5AG

    Email Us →

    SUBSCRIBE

    Subscribe to our newsletters to be updated with the
    latest news on innovation, events, articles and reports.

    Subscribe →

    © CalmView