Reflections on a pamphlet on grains (French)

  • This material is held at
  • Reference
      GB 103 MS PHILL 68
  • Dates of Creation
      18th century
  • Name of Creator
  • Language of Material
      French
  • Physical Description
      1 volume containing 52 leaves

Scope and Content

Manuscript volume, 18th century: Reflexions sur la Brochure qui a pour titre, 'Mmoire sur les grains' (reflections on the pamphlet entitled 'Memoir on grains').

Access Information

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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 manuscript bound in mauve boards. One hand. 38cm.

Conditions Governing Use

Normal copyright restrictions apply.

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 3474(2) and Engel MS.