Miscellaneous papers
MS. Dobell c. 60
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
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Title
Miscellaneous papers
Shelfmark
MS. Dobell c. 60
Summary
Miscellaneous papers, including:
(fols. 4-6) portraits of Dobell; (fols. 9-33) drafts by Dobell of accounts of Sydney Dobell
(fols. 39-42) A catalogue of books, Dobell's first catalogue, 1876
(fols. 43-82) printed advertisements and prospectuses for works by Dobell
(fols. 93-120) annotated proofs of Dobell's Catalogue of books printed for private circulation (London, 1906)
(fols. 149-74) papers relating to a legal case concerning shelves on the pavement outside Dobell's shop, 1901-2
(fols. 175-96) biographical notes and extracts relating to Dobell
(fols. 197-212) fragment of 'A dreamer's last dream' by 'Geoffrey Norman' (possibly a pseudonym, for Dobell).
Date
c. 1876-1906
Language
English
Physical extent
229 Leaves
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