The Rosetta Stone CensusPhilomathean Society · 1858
Individual census record · C041

Conrad–Godfrey Presentation Copy · Cambridge, United Kingdom

Contemporary inscription: “Mrs B. G. Godfrey from her friend and pastor Rev. T. K. Conrad.” Project research identifies the recipient as Emeline M. Field Godfrey.

RepositoryUniversity of Cambridge, Waddleton Collection
LocationCambridge, United Kingdom
Shelfmark / Call NumberWaddleton.c.18.48 ↗
BindingOriginal publisher-issued boards, heavily rubbed; dark-puce with silver-gray decoration. Rebacked, probably in the late twentieth century.

Presentation / Association

Contemporary inscription: “Mrs B. G. Godfrey from her friend and pastor Rev. T. K. Conrad.” Project research identifies the recipient as Emeline M. Field Godfrey.

Provenance Chain

Rev. Thomas K. Conrad → Emeline M. Field Godfrey → Waddleton Collection, Cambridge University Library

Cambridge Catalog Note

Shelfmark Waddleton.c.18.49. Copy-specific comparison identifies the volume as the 1858 first edition.

Why This Copy Matters

The finished book was given by the same Philomathean member whose plaster cast helped inspire the entire translation project.

Sources and Documentation

Cambridge University Library catalogue, correspondence, and front- and rear-board photographs.

People in This Copy

  • Rev. Dr. Thomas Kittera Conrad
  • Emeline M. Field Godfrey
  • Benjamin G. Godfrey
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