Jane Austen autograph manuscript: 'Volume the first'
MS. Don. e. 7, 7*/1
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
Jane Austen autograph manuscript: 'Volume the first'
Shelfmark
MS. Don. e. 7, 7*/1
Summary
'Volume the First', holograph fair copies, completed 3 Jun 1793, of early works by Jane Austen, with a few corrections.
A pencil note inside the front cover reads 'For my brother Charles', and an explanatory note by C.E.A. [Casandra Austen] is pasted below it.
Comprises:
MS. Don. e. 7: original manuscript
MS. Don. e. 7*/1: fragments removed from the manuscript volume (MS. Don. e. 7)
Date
Completed 3 Jun 1793
Language
English
Physical facet
Remains of calf spine; faded marbled boards.
Physical extent
1 box
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Collection contents
Jane Austen autograph manuscript: 'Volume the First'
Jane Austen autograph manuscript: 'Volume the first'
