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Archibald Constable

A Scottish publisher mentioned in the envoy.

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Also known as Mr. Archibald Constable, Mr. Constable, Constable

First appearance: l envoy

Archibald Constable shows up with force in Preface to the Revised Edition. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The Edinburgh publisher considered for the work, with whom Scott negotiated on Irving's behalf.
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Archibald Constable first appears in 0036 l envoy.

In Preface to the Revised Edition: The Edinburgh publisher considered for the work, with whom Scott negotiated on Irving's behalf.

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See Archibald Constable in l envoy
See Archibald Constable in Preface to the Revised Edition