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GB 891 RB-RB/2 · Series · 1853-1890
Part of Papers of Richard Francis Burton

These are pamphlets and offprints covering many different areas of his interest. Some are rare editions whilst others are typed reprints of material held elsewhere.

Richard Francis Burton
GB 891 WJ · Fonds · 1784-1831

The archive consists of correspondence from William Jones to Samuel Davis, some correspondence from Joseph Banks and Lord Teignmouth with and regarding Lady Jones, various botanical sketches and notes and a Sale Catalogue for the books of William Jones' lLbrary.

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GB 891 RB-RB/1-RB/1/1-RB/1/1/4 · File · 13 August 1888
Part of Papers of Richard Francis Burton

Letter from Richard Burton to A.G. Ellis to send Ellis the Preface of his last Supplemental Volume. Mentions Kirby and Blaumhardt. Handwritten from The Langham, Portland Place (London), dated 13 August [1888]. With original envelope, postmarked 13 August 1888 and with annotated transcription.

GB 891 RB-RB/1-RB/1/1-RB/1/1/3 · File · 10 August 1888
Part of Papers of Richard Francis Burton

Letter from Richard Burton to A.G. Ellis to ask whether the British Manuscripts contains the Proverbs et Dictons de la Syrie par Carlos Sandberg. Handwritten from Langhams (London), dated 10 August [1888]. With original envelope postmarked 12 August 1888 and annotated transcription.

GB 891 RB-RB/1-RB/1/2-RB/1/2/3 · File · November 1886
Part of Papers of Richard Francis Burton

Letter from Isabel Burton to enclose a copy of "Sketch of the Career of Sir R F Burton" to ask for a review notice. Printed in a script to look handwritten. From 23 Dorset Street, Portman Square, London. Dated November 1886.

Burton Isabel 1831-1896
GB 891 RB-RB/1-RB/1/2-RB/1/2/2 · File · 4 November 1886
Part of Papers of Richard Francis Burton

Letter from Isabel Burton to Mr Cotton to send him an advance copy of Arabian Nights. Handwritten from 23 Dorset Street, Portman Square, London, dated 4 November 1886. The letter is addressed to "The Academy".

Burton Isabel 1831-1896
GB 891 RB-RB/1-RB/1/1 · Subseries · 1887-1890
Part of Papers of Richard Francis Burton

A Series of Letters from Richard Burton to Alexander George Ellis (British Museum) concerning bibliographical enquiries and other matters, dated 8 May 1887- 26 March 1890. All have annotated transcriptions by Mary S. Lovell, dated 24 October 1998

These letters have added significance for the RAS as Ellis was Honorary Librarian at the Society from 1919 to 1937.

Richard Francis Burton
GB 891 RB-RB/1-RB/1/2 · Subseries · (1886) - 1894
Part of Papers of Richard Francis Burton

There are three letters written by Isabel Burton: two are to Mr Cotton regarding publications and the third is a printed letter to ask for a review notice of her Richard Burton biography. There is a further typed copy of a letter from Isabel to Mr Quaritch.

Isabel Burton
Correspondence
GB 891 RB-RB/1 · Series · 1886-1896
Part of Papers of Richard Francis Burton

The Richard Burton correspondence consists of a series of letters to Alexander George Ellis at the British Museum mainly concerning bibliographical enquiries. Each of these letters has been transcribed by Mary S Lovell

There are three letters from Isabel Burton: two are to Mr Cotton regarding publications and the third is a printed letter to ask for a review notice of her Richard Burton biography.