W. D. Geddes Collection

This small Collection is comprised of editions of Classical authors, including some scholarly works by W. D. Geddes, Professor of Greek, King's College and the University from 1855 until 1885, when he became the University's Principal and Vice-Chancellor. Geddes was the father-in-law of John Harrower, who succeeded him as Professor of Greek. The Collection includes many folio volumes.

Keywords: Classical literature

Strengths: Classical literature

Languages:Greek, Latin

Identifier: Geddes

Physical characteristics: 54 volumes

Accumulation date range: c.1870s-1930

Contents date range: 1873-1930

Accrual Status: Closed.

Access Control: Closed access - please request. Non-borrowable.