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- 1877-1891 (Creation)
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3 production units.
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William Hughes Willshire (1817-99) was a physician and collector of prints and books. He was the author of An Introduction to the study and collection of Ancient Prints (1874); A descriptive Catalogue of Playing and other Cards in the British Museum (1876) and Catalogue of early prints in the British Museum (1883).
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GB 0074 CLC/265 1877-1891 Collection 3 production units. Willshire , William Hughes , 1817-99 , physician and collector of prints and books
William Hughes Willshire (1817-99) was a physician and collector of prints and books. He was the author of An Introduction to the study and collection of Ancient Prints (1874); A descriptive Catalogue of Playing and other Cards in the British Museum (1876) and Catalogue of early prints in the British Museum (1883).
Willshire's books were bequeathed, with his Old Master print collection, to Guildhall Library in 1899. The Guildhall Library Manuscripts Section merged with the London Metropolitan Archives in 2009.
Analysis of William Willshire's early printed book collection and notes on early Christian archaeology.
Three items arranged in no particular order.
Available for general access.
Copyright to this collection rests with the City of London.
English
Please see online catalogues at: http://search.lma.gov.uk/opac_lma/index.htm
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.
August to October 2010. Antiquarian books Rare books Missals Historical periods Early Medieval period Early Christian period Theology Religious doctrines Religious texts Books of Hours Information sciences Communications media Publications Early printed books Books Religion Willshire , William Hughes , 1817-99 , physician and collector of prints and books
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Willshire's books were bequeathed, with his Old Master print collection, to Guildhall Library in 1899. The Guildhall Library Manuscripts Section merged with the London Metropolitan Archives in 2009.
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Analysis of William Willshire's early printed book collection and notes on early Christian archaeology.
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Three items arranged in no particular order.
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Available for general access.
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Copyright to this collection rests with the City of London.
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- English
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- Latin
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English
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Please see online catalogues at: http://search.lma.gov.uk/opac_lma/index.htm
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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