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Book: The Spectator Vol I Sixth Edition (London 1723), 1723 - 1833

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Reference Code: GBR/0269/DCPP/KEN2/14

Scope and Contents

Volume of the periodical still in existence today, then by Joseph Addison, Richard Steele and others. Inscribed in fly leaf [different hands]: Rowland Ramsden Vol Ist, 8 volumes in whole set; Mary Alderson's Book, Poulton 1779; written by Miss Alderson in her 11th year. She died in 1794. R.R.
Inscribed back page: 'May 4th 1833 finished the entire reading of this agreeable book. R.R.'

Dates

  • Creation: 1723 - 1833

Conditions Governing Access

From the Management Group:

Some records series are subject to confidentiality restrictions with the following closure periods: 30 years from date of creation for general administration files, legal records and financial files; 50 years from date of creation for governmental records, including papers of the College Governing Body and College Council, and constituent committees; 100 years from date of creation for personal and personnel records, including tutorial files, staff and fellows files and appointment records, personal finance and pension records. In addition sensitive correspondence and papers concerning College affairs such as disputes and disciplinary matters are closed for 100 years. Restrictions apply on some personal and private papers.

Biographical / Historical

Mary Alderson was married to Rowland Ramsden 3 Nov. 1789. She gave birth to Agnes Rockerskiff Ramsden 17 May 1793, and died 6 Nov. 1794.

Extent

1 volume(s) : Paper

Language of Materials

English

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Binding detaching. Reversed calf skin; duodecimo.

Originator(s)

The Spectator

Finding aid date

2001-07-02 09:49:30+00:00

Repository Details

Part of the Downing College Repository

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