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Archer, Edward R., fl. 1830-1917 [Copy book of E.R. Archer]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01896.162 Author/Creator: Archer, Edward R., fl. 1830-1917 Place Written: Munster County, Ireland Type: Letterbook Date: 1878/08/04-1878/10/01 Pagination: 9 p. : Height: 26 cm, Width: 21 cm Order a Copy

"Wedgewood's Improved Copy Book." Letterpress copy book from Europe to Archer's family and friends. The index of letters copied on the inside front cover indicates a much longer list of correspondence [and a longer journey] than is presently contained in the copy book. Index includes 39 letters dating 1878/08/02-1878/12/05. Also, includes one loose sheet of paper reading: "Kirkwood's book on Filtration contains descriptions of the following water works (Contents)". Blue and white printed paper covers, product label, 12.5 x 9 cm pasted to front cover, tissue paper leaves.

Archer, Edward Richard, 1834-1918

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