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Title

Curzon Collection

Shelfmark

MSS. Curzon a. 1-2, c. 1-2, d. 1-4, e. 1; [pr. bk.] Curzon b. 2-40

Summary

Collection of printed books about Napoleon collected by George, Marquess Curzon of Kedleston, 1809-1928.

Date

1809-1928

Language

English

Physical extent

4.86 Linear metres

48 boxes

Custodial history

Much of the collection was bought by Lord Curzon at the sale of A. M. Broadley's Napoleonic library at Hodgson's, 7 Dec 1916.

Acquisition

Bequeathed by Lord Curzon, 1926

Subject

20th century

Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815

19th century

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