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William Alexander Osborne - Records

Title
William Alexander Osborne - Records
Repository
National Library of Australia Manuscript Collection
Reference
MS 5907
Date Range
1602 - 1967
Description

15 letters by 18th and 19th century scientists and physicians including J. Abernethy, J. Banks, C.R. Darwin, H. Davy, M. Faraday, W. Herschel, T.H. Huxley, R. Owen, H. Spencer and J. Watt (these were formerly part of Osborne's collection); 2 17th century books, one signed by I. Newton; overall dates 1602-1892.

Quantity
2 folders, 2 volumes, 1 folio item
Access
Available for reference

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