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- 1749 (Creation)
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1 volume containing 92 leaves
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GB 0096 MS 419 1749 Collection (fonds) 1 volume containing 92 leaves Knight , E , fl 1749 , student of mathematics
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Bought from Lowe Bros., Birmingham, in 1954.
Manuscript arithmetic note-book, 1749, signed at the end 'E.Knight, August 1, 1749'. In a copper-plate hand, with many flourished initials and headings.
Single item.
Access to this collection is unrestricted for the purpose of private study and personal research within the supervised environment and restrictions of the Library's Palaeography Room. Uncatalogued material may not be seen. Please contact the University Archivist for details.
Copies may be made, subject to the condition of the original. Copying must be undertaken by the Palaeography Room staff, who will need a minimum of 24 hours to process requests.
English
Manuscript quarto. In a copper-plate hand, with many flourished initials. Bound in vellum.
Collection level description.
Compiled by Sarah Aitchison as part of the RSLP AIM25 Project. Compiled in compliance with General International Standard Archival Description, ISAD(G), second edition, 2000; National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997. Jul 2001 Knight , E , fl 1749 , student of mathematics Mathematics
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Bought from Lowe Bros., Birmingham, in 1954.
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Manuscript arithmetic note-book, 1749, signed at the end 'E.Knight, August 1, 1749'. In a copper-plate hand, with many flourished initials and headings.
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Single item.
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Access to this collection is unrestricted for the purpose of private study and personal research within the supervised environment and restrictions of the Library's Palaeography Room. Uncatalogued material may not be seen. Please contact the University Archivist for details.
Conditions governing reproduction
Copies may be made, subject to the condition of the original. Copying must be undertaken by the Palaeography Room staff, who will need a minimum of 24 hours to process requests.
Language of material
- English
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- Latin
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English
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Compiled in compliance with General International Standard Archival Description, ISAD(G), second edition, 2000; National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997.
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- English