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- [19 cent., second ½] / (Creation)
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259 ff. (paginated i-iv, 1-216; foliated thereafter 1-149 (most of which are blank)) ;310 x 250 mm.Half leather; 'The Museum of Literature' (in gold on spine).The top edges of pp. 1-216 (passim) are in a fragile condition due to the effects of ink.The top edges of pp. 1-216 (passim) are in a fragile condition due to the effects of ink
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A scrapbook, begun in 1850 by the Rev. John Williams, entitled 'The Museum of Literature', containing press cuttings, [19 cent, second ½], relating mostly to current affairs, politics, notable figures, temperance and Sunday closing, and health and welfare. The majority of the cuttings appear to have been taken from The Illustrated London News.
Cuttings have been pasted in by Williams on pp. 1-215. Further items have been inserted loose in the remainder of the volume, while some 270 cuttings, mainly of more local interest, have been placed in archival envelopes.
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English, some Welsh.
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Rev. John Williams MS 1.
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Preferred citation: NLW MS 16217D.