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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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Illustrations of the manners, customs and condition of the North American Indians...

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1876
Author
Catlin, George
Publisher
London : Chatto & Windus
Call Number
07.2 C28n
Author
Catlin, George
Publisher
London : Chatto & Windus
Published Date
1876
Physical Description
2v. : ill., maps. ports
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Accession Number
400
Call Number
07.2 C28n
Collection
Archives Library
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Rambles among the Indians of the Rocky Mountains and the Andes

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
c1875
Author
Catlin, George
Call Number
07 C28
Author
Catlin, George
Published Date
c1875
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Call Number
07 C28
Collection
Archives Library
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Shut your mouth and save your life

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1878
Author
Catlin, George
Edition
7th ed
Call Number
07.2 C28
Author
Catlin, George
Edition
7th ed
Published Date
1878
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Anthropology
Medicine
Call Number
07.2 C28
Collection
Archives Library
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