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The second of two volumes containing the manuscript versions of papers published by the Royal Society in volume 150 of Philosophical Transactions in 1860. This volume comprises papers XVII-XXVII.

The volume also includes some original illustrations and figures in various media (drawings, watercolours) in support of the papers.

Reference number
PT/61
Earliest possible date
May 1859 - June 1860
Physical description
Vellum-covered volume, gilded title on spine
Page extent
One volume containing 11 papers and one note
Format
Manuscript

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Manuscripts of papers published in Philosophical Transactions, 1860, May 1859 - June 1860, PT/61, The Royal Society Archives, London, https://makingscience.royalsociety.org/items/pt_61/manuscripts-of-papers-published-in-philosophical-transactions-1860, accessed on 16 March 2025

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