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Document ReferencePw V 122
TitleVolume containing MS copies of various documents relating to the case of the murder of Captain John Porteous; n.d. [originals 1736]
Date1736
Extent72 ff
LevelItem/file
Content DescriptionIndividual 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.
LanguageEnglish
ReprodnNoteVolumes 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 DescriptionFolio book
ConditionCondition of binding is delicate; condition of paper is generally good
Descriptive FeaturesWatermark: 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).
WatermarkLion
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CodePersonNameDates of existence
NA74168Porteous; John (-1736); Captain-1736
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