The Old Library, which is distinct from the Pepys Library, is Magdalene’s collection of rare books and manuscripts which has evolved throughout the history of the College. The Old Library also collects modern publications relating to the College and to Cambridge more widely. There are also a small number of ephemeral items and archive-type collections in the Old Library, and it is this material which we aim to enter into this catalogue. For advice on locating the printed books and manuscripts in the Old Library online, please consult the following page: https://www.magd.cam.ac.uk/old-library/catalogues
The albums contain engraved portraits, autographs and correspondence of notable individuals chiefly from the United Kingdom, Belgium and France, but other countries are also represented. The vast majority of these items are from the 19th century, with an engraved portrait of the individual on the verso of the album page and a corresponding autograph/letter from that individual to Sylvain Van de Weyer or Elizabeth Van de Weyer on the recto of the album page. There is also a small grouping of older items relating to French historical figures.
Many of the items are undated, therefore the date range of the collection is taken from items which can be dated to a specific year.
This album chiefly contains the engraved portraits and autographs of notable diplomats in the court of Queen Victoria, and others of Sylvain Van de Weyer's acquaintance. Many of the items are undated, therefore the date range of the album is taken from items which can be dated to a specific year.
Sin títuloAutograph letter in French, signed, to Jean-Sylvain Van de Weyer.
Sin títuloAutograph letter in French, signed, probably to Jean-Sylvain Van de Weyer.
Sin títuloAutograph letter addressed from "38 St James’ Place", signed, to Jean-Sylvain Van de Weyer, making arrangements for the two to meet.
Sin títuloAutograph letter in French, signed, to Jean-Sylvain Van de Weyer.
Sin títuloAutograph letter in French, to Jean-Sylvain Van de Weyer.
Sin títuloAutograph letter in French, signed, to Jean-Sylvain Van de Weyer.
Sin títuloAutograph letter in French, addressed from "Paris", signed, to Jean-Sylvain Van de Weyer.
Sin títuloAutograph letter addressed from "St. James’ Palace", to Jean-Sylvain Van de Weyer, presenting his compliments.
Sin títuloAutograph letter in French, signed, to Jean-Sylvain Van de Weyer, presenting his compliments.
Sin títuloAutograph letter in French to Jean-Sylvain Van de Weyer, presenting his compliments.
Sin títuloAutograph letter in French, signed, probably to Jean Sylvain Van de Weyer.
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