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Preface by David Hume to vol. II of 'History of Great Britain', 1750 - 1944

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Reference Code: GBR/0272/JMK/PP/87/33

Scope and Contents

Autograph manuscript draft for the 1st edition (1754-7), undated, discarded before publication but incorporated in vol. II as a long foot note on pp. 449-50; with an autograph manuscript copy in a different hand, undated, and correspondence and bills relating to the purchase, 1944.

Dates

  • Creation: 1750 - 1944

Extent

1 envelope(s) (8 items in envelope) : paper

Language of Materials

English

Former / Other Reference

K. Ms. 195

Related Materials

For an account of David Hume's character, see JMK/PP/87/53 (George Norvell).

Date information

DateText: c. 1750 and 1944. Earliest date has been estimated.

Originator(s)

Hume, David

Finding aid date

2003-05-21 15:17:52+00:00

Genre / Form

Repository Details

Part of the Archive Centre, King's College, Cambridge Repository

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