Two manuscript volumes, 18th century, on potatoes: Uber Erdapfelbau. The first volume is dated 1777, and the second has the title 'Sur les pommes de Terre' on its spine, and a coloured picture of Justice, perhaps a playing card, sewn in.
Potatoes Manuscripts
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- ReferenceGB 103 MS PHILL 71-72
- Dates of Creation18th century
- Name of Creator
- Language of MaterialGerman
- Physical Description2 volumes containing 90 leaves + printed leaves and 50 leaves respectively
Scope and Content
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Acquisition Information
The Phillipps Manuscripts at University College London were given to the College by the German government in 1912.
Other Finding Aids
Dorothy K Coveney, 'A Descriptive Catalogue of Manuscripts in the Library of University College London' (London, 1935); handlist at University College London Special Collections.
Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements
Paper manuscripts, bound in grey boards and brown boards respectively. Each manuscript is in several hands. 38cm and 17cm.
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Custodial History
The manuscript belonged to Sir Thomas Phillipps (1792-1872), baronet, an antiquary and bibliophile whose collection included c60,000 manuscripts of various kinds, some relating to the administration of Swiss towns. Various manuscripts were sold after Sir Thomas's death, some to the German government, and were dispersed to several libraries. Formerly Phillipps MS 3475(1-2).