The author rejects to sell her manuscript for the 3 guineas offered. She insists that it has a value of £10 because of its good condition and historical quality.
Letter rejecting a purchase offer
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From stone to steel, a handbook to the cases illustrating the ages of stone, bronze and iron: First Edition
object | ARC/HMG/PB/001/023
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Pottery and tools, shells etc
object | ARC/HMG/RS/STANFIELD/557/009
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Black and white negative of woman hanging laundry from dock with children playing in shallow water behind her
object | ARC/GUP/006/078
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Fulani cattle. [Kumbal]
object | ARC/HMG/RS/STANFIELD/608/004
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