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
- Creation: 30 October 1862
Creator
- Playfair, Sir Lyon, 1818-1898 (1st Baron Playfair of St Andrews, British scientist) (Author, Person)
Language of Materials
English
Conditions Governing Access
Open. Please contact the repository in advance.
Full Extent
1 letter : 2 folios, 4 pages of writing
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Purchased in April 2025. Accession no. SC-Acc-2025-0060.
Physical Description
175 mm x 110 mm. Good condition, light folding creases.
Processing Information
Catalogued by Aline Brodin in September 2025, using information provided by the seller.
Subject
- Levi, Leone, 1821-1888 (English jurist and statistician) (Recipient, Person)
Cultural context
Genre / Form
Topical
Repository Details
Part of the University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections Repository
Contact:
Centre for Research Collections
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Edinburgh EH8 9LJ Scotland
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Centre for Research Collections
University of Edinburgh Main Library
George Square
Edinburgh EH8 9LJ Scotland
+44(0)131 650 8379
heritagecollections@ed.ac.uk