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Journal in honour of Mortimer Wilson

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Reference code

GB 891 RAS JOUR-RAS JOUR/4-RAS JOUR/4/3

Publication status

Published

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File

Extent and medium

2 pieces typed with printed letterhead

Date(s)

  • 17th Mar 1972 (Creation)

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Name of creator

(1926-2015)

Biographical history

Adrian David Hugh Bivar, FRAS (1926 - 2015) was a British numismatist and archaeologist, who was Emeritus Professor of Iranian Studies at the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London. He specialized in Sasanian seals and rock reliefs, Kushano-Sasanian coins and chronology, Mithraic iconography, Arsacid history and pre-Islamic folklore.

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Royal Asiatic Society Archives

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Scope and content

Letter from C. Templey, Account Executive, Stephen Austin and Sons Limited, to Dr Bivar, Royal Asiatic Society, concerning the binding and production of the special edition of the journal in honour of Mortimer Wilson. The company is now ready to do the final proofs and wish to know about the binding and lettering required for the two specially bound copies. He also acknowledges receipt of the Society's Annual Report. There is an annotation, in Bivar's hand, to ask Diana Crawford, Secretary, Royal Asiatic Society, to file the letter and ensure the proofs are received in the next ten days. The note is dated 22 March 1972.

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Language of material

  • English
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