| Ref No | LDGSL/860 |
| Title | Proofs of woodcut text figures for ‘Silurian System’ |
| Date | [c.1835-1838] |
| Level | File |
| Extent | 50 small sheets |
| Format | Photograph/drawing/painting/print |
| Description | Proofs of woodcut print text figures for Roderick Impey MURCHISON's ‘Silurian System’, [c.1835-1838]. Printed on very flimsy paper. Most of the images are of small landscapes and sections and include multiple copies of some images. A small number of prints do not seem to match up with the final printed work. |
| Provenance | Murchison collection |
| Arrangement | File had no arrangement, placed in order as they appear in the published work. |
| Access Conditions | Access is by appointment only. Please contact the Archivist for further information. |
| Language | English |
| Related Material | The artwork for some of the images are in LDGSL/857 and 859 |
| Publication Note | Murchison, R I. 'The Silurian System', J Murray, 1839. |
| ArchNote | Description by John Thackray, revised by Caroline Lam |
| CreatorName | MURCHISON | Sir | Roderick Impey | 1792-1871 | Baronet | geologist and geographer |
| Subject | Lower Palaeozoic |
| Previous reference | LDGSL 860 |