John Murray Publisher's Pamphlet, 1927
Scope and Contents
A small pamphlet of four leaves printed by the London publisher John Murray in 1927. The pamphlet advertises their catalog of the works of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930) and boasts “There is a Conan Doyle book for every taste.”
Dates
- 1927
Conditions Governing Access
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Biographical / Historical
John Murray is a London-based publishing house founded by Scotsman John Murray (1737-1793). Since 2004, it has been owned by French conglomerate Lagardère under the Hachette UK brand.
Extent
From the Collection: 30 Cubic Feet (68 boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
From the Collection: Latin
From the Collection: French
From the Collection: Italian
From the Collection: Welsh
From the Collection: Danish
From the Collection: Swedish
From the Collection: Spanish
From the Collection: German
From the Collection: Norwegian
From the Collection: Persian
From the Collection: Japanese
From the Collection: Russian
From the Collection: Greek, Ancient (to 1453)
Creator
- From the Collection: Scheetz, Nicholas B., 1952-2016 (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository
Lauinger Library, 5th Floor
37th and O Streets, N.W.
Washington DC 20057
speccoll@georgetown.edu