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17th century letter from London to Leith, 14 April 1666

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Identifier: Coll-1383/2/3
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Letter sent to a Mr Richard Harris in Leith, signed by Francis Dashwood in London, April 14th 1666. Dashwood takes notice that Harris has received the first silk he sent from London to Leith.

Dates: 14 April 1666
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections

A brief analysis of the chartularies of the Abbey of Cambuskenneth, the Chapel Royal of Stirling, and the Preceptory of St. Anthony at Leith, 1828

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Identifier: Coll-244/2/2
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Printed book, A Brief Analysis of the Chartularies of the Abbey of Cambuskenneth, the Chapel Royal of Stirling, and the Preceptory of St. Anthony at Leith, by John Graham Dalyell.

Dates: 1828
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections

Boat house, end of Leith Pier, undated

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Identifier: Coll-10/2/36(ii)
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Boat house, end of Leith Pier. Pen and ink. Undated. Eyre, Henry James, 1807-1894, Artist.

Note: Pencil inscription: 'Boat house, end of Leith Pier'.

Dates: undated
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections

Coloured and annotated plan of Edinburgh, late 19th century

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Identifier: Coll-99/11/5
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Edinburgh & Leith Post Office Directory plan (1879), with later hand colouring and notation denoting geological and other features.

Dates: late 19th century
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections

Correct representation of His Majesty landing at Leith, 1 October 1822

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Identifier: Coll-10/2/41
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Correct representation of His Majesty landing at Leith. Line engraving. 1 October 1822. Bell, John, 1745-1831, Publisher.

Publisher statement: Engraved expressly for La Belle Assemblée … No. 166.

Published in: La Belle Assemblée, No. 166 (1822).

Dates: 1 October 1822
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections

Edinburgh, Leith etc. from Leith Roads, undated

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Identifier: Coll-10/1/17(i)
Scope and Contents

Edinburgh, Leith etc. from Leith Roads. Line engraving. Undated. Somerville, James, Artist, Engraver; Smith, J. L., Publisher.

Publisher statement: Published by J. L. Smith Bookseller and Stationer 1 Antigua Street, Edinburgh.

Note: With key to locations.

Dates: undated
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections

High School (Leith), 1 October 1820

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Identifier: Coll-10/2/42(i)
Scope and Contents

High School (Leith). Line engraving. 1 October 1820. Storer, James, 1771-1853, Artist; Storer, H. S. (Henry Sargant), 1795-1837, Engraver; Archibald Constable & Co., Publisher.

Publisher statement: Drawn, Engd. & Pubd. By J. & H. S. Storer, Chapel Street, Pentonville.

Published in: Views in Edinburgh and its Vicinity (1820), vol. 2.

Dates: 1 October 1820
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections

Leith, 1 December 1838

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Identifier: Coll-10/2/38(i)
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Leith. Line engraving. 1 December 1838. Scott, William Bell, 1811-1890, Artist; Scott, Robert, 1777-1841, Engraver; Watson, W. F., Publisher.

Publisher statement: Edinburgh: Published by W.F. Watson, 52 Princes Street.

Published in: Edinburgh and Mid-Lothian (1838).

Dates: 1 December 1838
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections

Leith [chart, surveyed] 1831, 1847

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Identifier: Coll-10/2/32
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Leith [chart, surveyed] 1831. Colour lithographed map. 1847. Calver, Edward Killwick, 1813-1892, Cartographer; Dall, Patrick, Surveyor; Leslie, James, Surveyor; Great Britain. Royal Commission on Tidal Harbours, Commissioner.

Published in: Tidal Harbours Commission, Second Report Appendix C (1847).

Dates: 1847
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections

Leith Pier and Harbour, 1842

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Identifier: Coll-10/2/38(ii)
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Leith Pier and Harbour. Line engraving. 1842. Bartlett, W. H. (William Henry), 1809-1854, Artist; Wallis, Robert, 1794-1878, Engraver; Virtue, George, 1793?-1868, Publisher.

Published in: W. Finden, The ports, harbours, watering-places, and picturesque scenery of Great Britain (1842), vol. I.

Dates: 1842
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections

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Dall, Patrick 1
Dalyell, John Graham, 1775-1851 (Antiquary and Naturalist) 1
Eyre, Henry James, 1807-1894 1
Geikie, James, 1839-1915 (professor of geology, University of Edinburgh) 1
George IV, King of Great Britain, 1762-1830 1
Great Britain. Royal Commission on Tidal Harbours 1
Hamilton, Gavin, 1703-1767 1
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Hill, David Octavius, 1802-1870 1
Hogg, Alexander, active 1778-1819 1
James Cochrane and Co. 1
Jones and Co. (London, England) 1
Leslie, James 1
Miller, William, 1796-1882 (artist and engraver) 1
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Sandby, William, -1799 1
Scott, Robert, 1777-1841 1
Scott, William Bell, 1811-1890 1
Shepherd, Thomas Hosmer. 1793-1864 1
Smith, J. L. 1
Somerville, James 1
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