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Playfair, Sir Lyon, 1818-1898 (1st Baron Playfair of St Andrews, British scientist)

 Person

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Dates

  • Existence: 1818 - 1898

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Autograph Letter Signed from Lyon Playfair to Levi Leone, 30 October 1862

 Item
Identifier: Coll-1848/25-0060/3
Scope and Contents

This is an original handwritten letter signed by Lyon Playfair, sent to Levi Leone and dated 30 October 1862. A long letter commenting on the 1862 International Exhibition in London, and the representation of classification systems there. Suggesting improvements and recalling the 1851 exhibition.

Dates: 30 October 1862
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Smaller acquisitions collection

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  • Subject: Exhibitions X