Notes and Queries, Vol. 12: Medium of Inter-Communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, Etc.; July-December, 1855 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

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9780266588207: Notes and Queries, Vol. 12: Medium of Inter-Communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, Etc.; July-December, 1855 (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0266588204 ISBN 13: 9780266588207

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Notes and Queries, Volume XII (1855): a window into mid‑19th century literary and antiquarian discussion

This issue collects essays, correspondence, and notes that map a wide landscape of letters, books, and artifacts.

It covers scholarly debates about Dryden, Pope, and the transmission of literary works, along with practical notes on books, inscriptions, and bells. The pages also include errata, requests for clean copies, and announcements about upcoming publications, all presented in the magazine’s characteristic collage of commentary and reference.

Readers will encounter discussions of authors, manuscript history, and everyday curiosities linked to literature, genealogy, and local lore. The material blends literary criticism with archival notices, making it a useful snapshot of how scholars and collectors shared knowledge in that era.

A scholarly discussion of literary figures and their relationships, with attention to historical sources.
Notes on inscriptions, church bells, folk lore, and local antiquities.
Updates on book availability, errata, and bibliographic announcements.
Reference to schedules, indexes, and practical guidance for readers and country booksellers.

Ideal for readers of literary history, philology, and archival research who want a compact view of mid‑1800s scholarly exchange.

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