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Manuscripts
An autograph manuscript of the novel "Born in Exile," written between the years 1891-1892; with the original title "Godwin's Peak" crossed out on the first page. The novel deals with the themes of class, religion, love, and marriage and the premise of the novel is drawn from Gissing's early life.The manuscript contains additions and corrections by Gissing, with additional notes in pencil possibly by Gissing; the manuscript is made up of unbound, loose pages. The manuscript is housed in a brown morocco slipcase, with gold-tooled title and author's name on the spine.
mssHM 42718
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Manuscripts
This book was first published in 1891 under the title "Tales of Soldiers and Civilians."
mssHM 10453
Visual Materials
The images of the Princess Charlotte and the Princess Victoria are port side views at sea under steam; the images are in small oval frames, in black and white, at the top of the schedule, names of the vessels printed below. Company shield in the upper left corner; company flag in the upper right corner. "2994"--printed in very small type, upper right corner. "Vancouver - Victoria - Seattle"--printed in red above the title. Ticket offices and agents are listed at the bottom of the schedule. Schedule is printed on heavy card. Measurements are for the overall card. Focus of item: Princess Charlotte ; Princess Victoria.
priJHK 00020
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Manuscripts
MS.S., typewritten: 3p. With the author's autograph corrections. Title in the author's hand. Note: first line "she was a class bitch."
BUK 205
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Manuscripts
MS.S., typewritten: 1p. With the author's autograph corrections. Title in the author's hand. Note: first line "the Cole de Muils-Villages Louis."
BUK 933
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Manuscripts
MS., typewritten, 1p. Title in the author's hand. Formerly titled "Made." With the author's autograph corrections. Note: first line "drive to the nightclub."
BUK 1740