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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 Switzerland, written in the year 1714

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1714
Author
Stanyan, Abraham
Publisher
London : Jacob Tonson
Call Number
DQ22 S73
Author
Stanyan, Abraham
Publisher
London : Jacob Tonson
Published Date
1714
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Call Number
DQ22 S73
Collection
Alpine Club of Canada Library
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Date
prior to 1800
Material
mineral
Catalogue Number
112.03.1016
Description
An ammonite that is in quite good shape except that the tail is missing. There is no parts of the rock attached to it.
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Title
Ammonite Fossil
Date
prior to 1800
Material
mineral
Dimensions
4.5 cm
Description
An ammonite that is in quite good shape except that the tail is missing. There is no parts of the rock attached to it.
Subject
prehistory
paleontology
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1978
Catalogue Number
112.03.1016
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Date
prior to 1800
Material
mineral
Catalogue Number
104.06.1012
Description
An oval shaped rock with an indentation around middle to secure a band.
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Title
Bludgeon Hammerhead
Date
prior to 1800
Material
mineral
Dimensions
11.1 cm
Description
An oval shaped rock with an indentation around middle to secure a band.
Subject
Indigenous
warfare
Credit
Gift of Joe A. Brewster, Banff, 1980
Catalogue Number
104.06.1012
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Chart of Lakes and Rivers

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Medium
Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published)
Map
Published Date
c. 1780
Call Number
C12-1.16
Published Date
c. 1780
Medium
Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published)
Map
Subjects
North America
Notes
Photostatic copy from Public Archives
two sections
Accession Number
675
Call Number
C12-1.16
Collection
Archives Library
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Date
prior to 1800
Material
mineral
Catalogue Number
104.06.1009
Description
a large stone with an indentation around it to attach thong.
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Title
Clubhead
Date
prior to 1800
Material
mineral
Dimensions
10.5 x 15.0 cm
Description
a large stone with an indentation around it to attach thong.
Subject
Indigenous
warfare
Credit
Gift of Unknown, 1968
Catalogue Number
104.06.1009
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Descriptions des Alpes Pennines et Rhetiennes

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1781
Author
Bourrit, Marc Theodore
Publisher
Geneve : Bonnant
Call Number
DQ823 B69 I
Author
Bourrit, Marc Theodore
Publisher
Geneve : Bonnant
Published Date
1781
Physical Description
247 pages
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Series
Volume 1 of 2
Call Number
DQ823 B69 I
Collection
Alpine Club of Canada Library
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Descriptions des Alpes Pennines et Rhetiennes

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1781
Author
Bourrit, Marc Theodore
Publisher
Geneve : Bonnant
Call Number
DQ823 B69 II
Author
Bourrit, Marc Theodore
Publisher
Geneve : Bonnant
Published Date
1781
Physical Description
285 pages
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Series
Volume 2 of 2
Call Number
DQ823 B69 II
Collection
Alpine Club of Canada Library
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Dissertationis physicae de itineribus per Helvetiam

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1781-84
Author
Schinz, Salomone
Publisher
Turici : Ex Officina Gessnerina
Call Number
DQ22 S33 (3 parts)
Author
Schinz, Salomone
Publisher
Turici : Ex Officina Gessnerina
Published Date
1781-84
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Call Number
DQ22 S33 (3 parts)
Collection
Alpine Club of Canada Library
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Essai sur l'hygrometrie

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1783
Author
Saussure, Horace Benedict de
Publisher
Neuchatel : Samuel Fauche
Call Number
QC915 S3
Author
Saussure, Horace Benedict de
Publisher
Neuchatel : Samuel Fauche
Published Date
1783
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Call Number
QC915 S3
Collection
Alpine Club of Canada Library
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