Reference number | PT/30 |
Level | SubSeries |
Title | Manuscripts of papers published in Philosophical Transactions, 1846 |
Date | October 1844 - July 1846 |
Description | The first of two volumes containing the manuscript versions of papers I-XX published by the Royal Society in volume 136 of Philosophical Transactions in 1846.
The volume also includes some original illustrations and figures in various media (drawings, watercolours) in support of the papers.
Missing from this volume are manuscripts for the following papers: 'On spontaneous nitrification' by Christian Friedrich Schönbein; 'Contributions to terrestrial magnetism. — No. VII' by Edward Sabine; 'Contributions to terrestrial magnetism. — No. VIII' by Edward Sabine; and 'Meteorological observations made on board Her Majesty's (hired) Bark Pagoda, from January 10 to June 20, 1845, between —20° and —68°, and 0° and 120° east longitude' by Henry Clerk. |
Extent | One volume containing 16 papers, one extract, and one set of notes |
Format | Manuscript |
Physical description | Vellum-covered volume, gilded title on spine |
Dimensions | 39cm x 28cm |
Access status | Open |