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Monument to Walter Scott

circa 1846

Sartain, John, 1808-1897

One engraving of a monument built in honor of Walter Scott. Engraved by John Sartain.

GLC08878.1684

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Autograph manuscript

The fortunes of Nigel [incomplete]

circa 1820

Scott, Walter, Sir, 1771-1832

Single page only with revisions. Sellers note on verso reveals source and location of remaining sheets.

GLC00496.083.01

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[Engraving of Sir Walter Scott]

circa 1832-1852

Ryall, Henry Thomas, 1811-1867

Engraving with death date. Handwritten note states "a M.S. from the Fortunes of Nigel by."

GLC00496.083.02

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Autograph note signed

to unknown

May 27, 1834

Lockhart, J.G., 1794-1854

Comments on recipient's recent book. Requests information on Sir Walter Scott.

GLC00496.188

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to H.W.R.

January 2, 1830

Placide, Henry P., 1799-1870

Signed in text and likely written by Henry Placide, in the third person (based on a handwriting comparison). Writes that Henry Placide cannot give an opinion of a farce without having read it and asks the recipient to send a copy. Written on paper...

GLC00496.218

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Autograph letter signed

to Thomas Pringle

November 16, 1819

Scott, Walter, Sir, 1771-1832

Sir Walter Scott inquires about Pringle's health and discusses the difficulties of getting documents and information from officeholders. Written from Scott's home on Castle Street in Edinburgh.

GLC00496.219