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Journal of a tour through Italy

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Description
A signed, autograph manuscript, bound in marble boards. The journal is written on rectos, with occasional additions and corrections.
Type
Manuscripts(Opens in new tab)
Production date
1830 August 21-September 13.
Call number
mssHM 14955
Creator
Ainsworth, William Harrison (1805-1882)(Opens in new tab)
Provenance
Provenance unknown. In library as of April 1939.
Restrictions
Open for use by qualified researchers and by appointment. Please contact Reader Services at the Huntington Library for more information.
Rights
The Huntington Library does not require that researchers request permission to quote from or publish images of this material, nor does it charge fees for such activities. The responsibility for identifying the copyright holder, if there is one, and obtaining permission rests with the researcher.
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