Item 5 - Commonplace book of Robert Pemberton Milnes

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Reference code

HOUG/B/P/5

Title

Commonplace book of Robert Pemberton Milnes

Date(s)

  • [1840s-1850s?] (Creation)

Level of description

Item

Extent and medium

1 vol.
1 small sheet (now in two pieces).

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Content and structure area

Scope and content

Contents as listed from front: Miscellaneous sayings &c &c; Original D[itt]o; Guesses at truth; D[itt]o politic. applicab; Various lies; Professionalisms; Yorkshireisms; Puns - phrases; Riddles; Irish character; D[itt]o of other nations; Facts;read more

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Physical characteristics and technical requirements

Labelled on spine in gilt 'Adversaria R.P.M. Ob. 9. Nov 1858, with small gilt sheaf stamped on front cover.

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