| Reference number | PT/52 |
| Level | SubSeries |
| Title | Manuscripts of papers published in Philosophical Transactions, 1856 |
| Date | February 1852 - December 1855 |
| Description | The first of four volumes containing the manuscript versions of papers published by the Royal Society in volume 146 of Philosophical Transactions in 1856. This volume comprises papers I-IX.
Also includes some original illustrations and figures in drawn in ink in support of the papers.
Missing from this volume is the manuscript for the following paper:
'Some observations on the ova of the salmon, in relation to the distribution of species; in a letter addressed to Charles Darwin, Esq., M. A., V. P. R. S.' by John Davy. |
| Extent | One volume containing eight papers and one letter |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Physical description | Vellum-covered volume, gilded title on spine |
| Dimensions | 39cm x 28cm |
| Digital images | View item on Science in the Making |
| Access status | Open |
| Related records in the catalogue | MS/421/1 |
| MS/424 |