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PwV - Literary Manuscripts in the Portland (Welbeck) Collection, 16th-19th centuries
Document Reference
Pw V 122
Title
Volume containing MS copies of various documents relating to the case of the murder of Captain John Porteous; n.d. [originals 1736]
Date
1736
Extent
72 ff
Level
Item/file
Content Description
Individual entries are described under references Pw V 122/1-11.
Volume is a compilation of copies of various documents relating to the case of the murder of Captain John Porteous in Edinburgh in 1736.
Language
English
ReprodnNote
Volumes from Pw V cannot be photographed by readers with their own camera or device, but reprographic copies can be supplied for educational and private study purposes only.
Physical Description
Folio book
Condition
Condition of binding is delicate; condition of paper is generally good
Descriptive Features
Watermark: Seven Provinces lion standing on dais labelled VRYHEIT within crowned, double rimmed circle, 115 x 90 mm (Type A, flyleaves)
Countermark: Letters LVG, 13 x 55 mm (With Type A)
For details of other watermarks see individual entries.
Cardboard bindings covered with grey paper; spine and corners covered with brown calf leather; spine is divided into seven panels which emphasize protruding sewing ridges; upper cover and spine have various labels and written notes (see administrative history).
Watermark
Lion
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Persons
Code
PersonName
Dates of existence
NA74168
Porteous; John (-1736); Captain
-1736
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