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Correspondence relating to the publication of The geometrical seaman by E.G.R. Taylor...

Catalogue reference: BH2 47/6

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Reference

BH2 47/6

Title

Correspondence relating to the publication of The geometrical seaman by E.G.R. Taylor Eva Germaine Rimmington, 1979-1966 and M.W. Richey Michael William

Date

1962 - 1976

Description

Book published as: The geometrical seaman: a book of early nautical instruments / E.G.R. Taylor and M.W. Richey (London: Hollis & Carter for the Institute of Navigation, 1962)
Contents: editorial and other correspondence etc.. Includes: 15 letters from Richey at the Institute; 3 letters from publishers Éditions Maritimes et d'Outre Mer and 6 from literary agents D. Clairouin concerning French translation rights; and other papers.
Holographs, typescripts and carbon typescripts.
From the Bodley Head adult editorial files - 2nd series, 310-319.

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University of Reading: Special Collections
Creator(s)
The Bodley Head Ltd
Physical description

1 folder (87 items)

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Prior permission from Random House is required. Please contact University of Reading, Special Collections for further information.

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BH1-3

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Correspondence relating to the publication of The geometrical seaman by E.G.R. Taylor Eva Germaine Rimmington, 1979-1966 and M.W. Richey Michael William