Constable, Archibald, 1774-1827
Person
Biography
Archibald Constable (1774-1827), Scottish publisher and bookseller
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Letter : Edinburgh, to John Smith, Glasgow, 1821 Dec 14
Part of Collection — Box 46: [Barcode: 39002137225216], Folder: GROUP 1459, F-1
Call Number: GEN MSS MISC
Scope and Contents:
ALS with address leaf.
Dates:
1821 Dec 14
Letter : Edinburgh, to Thomas Hood, London, 1803 Feb 15
Part of Collection — Box 46: [Barcode: 39002137225216], Folder: GROUP 1459, F-2
Call Number: GEN MSS MISC
Scope and Contents:
ALS with address leaf.
Dates:
1803 Feb 15
John Wilson papers
Collection
Call Number: OSB MSS 45
Abstract:
The papers consist of correspondence concerning the publication and subscription sales of Wilson's works, especially his long poem "The Isle of Palms" (1812). In addition to letters between Wilson and the Glasgow booksellers John Smith and Son, there are also letters from subscribers, other booksellers, and customers to John Smith concerning the availability and distribution of the poem, including James and John Ballantyne and Longmans Ltd. The collection also contains a poem by Wilson,...
Dates:
1810-1844