Universal classic manuscripts
Subtitle: fac-similes from originals in the Department of Manuscripts, British Museum, of royal, historic and diplomatic documents, letters and autographs of kings, queens, princes, statesmen, generals, authors, etc.
By: With descriptions, editorial notes, references and translations, by George F. Warner. Special introd. by S. M. Hamilton
Contributors: Warner, George F. Sir, 1845-1936; British Museum. Dept. of Manuscripts.
Publisher: M. W. Dunne
Published: 1901
Place of publication: Washington
Language: eng
Subjects: Autographs -- Facsimiles; Manuscripts -- Facsimiles
Notes: Unauthorized reproduction of the Facsimiles of royal, historical, literary and other autographs in the Department of Manuscripts, British Museum. London, 1896-98, 1st-4th ser.; rearranged chronologically with special introd. (1 p.) added. Cf. Library journal, 1901, v. 26, p. 376; Nation, 1901, v. 72, p. 472; v. 73, p. 32

Engr. t.-p. in colors

Vol. 1 t.-p. lacking

A "Royal édition-de-luxe" with 10 additional facsims. was issued under title: The worlds̓ great manuscripts