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1723 Copy of ‘A Life of Mahomet’ Possibly Morant’s (?) and Japanese Stamp Collection

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Part Of: Nicholas Morant fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 2 books; one 18th century, one 20th century stamp book. Includes 1723 copy of ‘A Life of Mahomet’ by Humphrey Prideaux; missing front/back covers, replaced with plain brown paper covers. Handwritten title ‘Mahomet’ written on front cover and side binding in different handwritings; …

Date Range: 1723; [ca. 1900 - ca. 1920]; [ca. 1920 - ca. 1940]; [ca. 1940 - ca. 1960]

Reference Code: M300 / III / D / 5 / 91 and 95

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record; Private record; Published record

Part Of: Nicholas Morant fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M300 / V500 / S20

Sous-Fonds: M300

Sub-Series: M300 / III / D / 5 : Personal Interest and Gifts

Accession Number: Unknown

Reference Code: M300 / III / D / 5 / 91 and 95

GMD: Textual record; Private record; Published record

Responsibility: Nicholas Morant (?), Nicholas Morant

Date Range: 1723; [ca. 1900 - ca. 1920]; [ca. 1920 - ca. 1940]; [ca. 1940 - ca. 1960]

Physical Description: 2 books (1 published, 1 stamp book)

History / Biographical: Humphrey Prideaux (1648-1724) was born in Cornwall and eventually became a Doctor of Divinity. Prideaux was an author of multiple textual works pertaining to faith and particularly Christianity. He was the Dean of Norwich from 1702 until his death in 1724.

Scope & Content: File consists of 2 books; one 18th century, one 20th century stamp book. Includes 1723 copy of ‘A Life of Mahomet’ by Humphrey Prideaux; missing front/back covers, replaced with plain brown paper covers. Handwritten title ‘Mahomet’ written on front cover and side binding in different handwritings; front believed to be by Nicholas Morant (?), side unknown. Also includes book of Japanese stamps collected by Nicholas Morant; many not dated, various designs and sizes, annotated on covers with Nicholas Morant's personal ink stamp.

Storage Range: In file box M300 / III / D / 5 / 75 to M300 / III / D / 5 / 91

Subject Access: Religion; Biography; Stamps; Postage

Geographic Access: England; Japan; Canada

Access Restrictions: Items in this file are not to be accessed or distributed without the explicit permission of their identified owner(s).

Reproduction Restrictions: Items in this file are not to be reproduced without the explicit permission of their identified owner(s).

Language: English

Conservation: 'Mahomet' book must be stored with protective barrier to prevent further damage (i.e. acid-free paper).

Creator: Humphrey Prideaux, Nicholas Morant

Biographical Source Notes: https://www.ccel.org/ccel/prideaux

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Account of an embassy to the courts of the Teshoo Lama, in Tibet

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Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Published Date: 1800

Author: Turner, Samuel

Publisher: London : Bulmer

Call Number: DS785 T87 Oversize F

Author: Turner, Samuel

Publisher: London : Bulmer

Published Date: 1800

Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Notes: Edward C. Porter Mountaineering Library

Call Number: DS785 T87 Oversize F

Collection: Alpine Club of Canada Library

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The alpenstock : or, sketches of Swiss scenery and manners, 1825-1826

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Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Published Date: 1829

Author: Latrobe, Charles Joseph

Publisher: London : Seeley & Burnside

Call Number: DQ23 L38

Author: Latrobe, Charles Joseph

Publisher: London : Seeley & Burnside

Published Date: 1829

Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Subjects: Alps

Notes: Edward C. Porter Mountaineering Library

Call Number: DQ23 L38

Collection: Alpine Club of Canada Library

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Ascents of Mont Blanc, by Dr.E. Clark & Capt. Sherrill, 1825-26, Mr. Jackson, 1823

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Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Published Date: 1825-26

Author: Clark, Edmund

Publisher: London : Colburns's New Monthly Magazine

Call Number: DQ841 M7 C43

Author: Clark, Edmund

Publisher: London : Colburns's New Monthly Magazine

Published Date: 1825-26

Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Call Number: DQ841 M7 C43

Collection: Alpine Club of Canada Library

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The Columbia River highway : America's greatest scenic drive

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Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Published Date: 1801

Author: Cross and Dimmitt

Call Number: 02.3 C87t

Author: Cross and Dimmitt

Published Date: 1801

Physical Description: Portland, Oregon : Cross and Dimmitt

Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Subjects: Columbia River; Art; Travel; Tourism

Abstract: Pertains to a collection of hand colored images showcasing the beauty of Oregon in the United States of America. The publication follows the Columbia River highway, a stretch of road reaching west from Portland to the Pacific, and east to Central Oregon. The publication showcases various tourist locations in addition to other breathtaking hand-colored images.