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Borrow (George) "How Lavengro learned languages"

Archive File: BC MS ROM 2/F/2

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Type of record: Archive

Title: Borrow (George) "How Lavengro learned languages"

Level: File

Classmark: BC MS ROM 2/F/2

Date(s): c.1830-c.1880

Language: English; Romany; Sanskrit

Size and medium: volume

Persistent link: https://explore.library.leeds.ac.uk/special-collections-explore/510511

Collection group(s): Gypsy, Traveller and Roma Collections

Description

Bound volume of fragments of manuscript notes made by George Borrow on vocabulary and language relating to Gypsies, Travellers and Roma.


Title on spine reads, "How Borrow learned languages" and inside title page reads, "How Lavengro learned languages; being some scattered fragments form the papers of George Borrow. From the Borrow Collection in the possession of Clement Shorter."


Sir Edward Brotherton bookplate.

Provenance

This item does not appear to have been previously catalogued (prior to 2017). It is not clear when this item was either deposited/bought or whether it formed part of other collections featuring the works of George Borrow, (see related material).

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Access

This material is not subject to restrictions under Data Protection or other relevant legislation that might limit access. However, other protections, such as donor conditions or conservation considerations, may still apply where advised.

Material in this collection may remain in copyright but further details are unknown. Photocopies or digital images can only be supplied by the Library for research or private study. It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain the copyright holder's permission to reproduce for any other purpose. Guidance is available for tracing copyright status and ownership.

Physical and technical conditions

Red leather binding can mark paper so care is needed with handling.

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