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George M. West handmade account book

 Collection — Box: BW 49, Folder: 1/1
Identifier: MSS 16757

Content Description

This collection contains the account book of George M. West, a book seller from Richmond, Virginia. The account book is handmade and is titled "Account Book Express 1853." Inside the book are ten loose signatures. Each page has an individual's name listed on the top line. Most of the book is blank. Also included is a printed advertisement for West's bookshop.

Dates

  • Creation: 1853

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research use.

Extent

0.03 Cubic Feet (1 letter folder.)

Language of Materials

English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

This collection was purchased from Black Swan Books, Inc. by the Small Special Collections Library at the University of Virginia Library on 9 November 2020.

Title
George M. West handmade account book
Status
Completed
Author
Ellen Welch
Date
2023-03-20
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library Repository

Contact:
Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library
P.O. Box 400110
University of Virginia
Charlottesville Virginia 22904-4110 United States