A. W. Roberts' handwritten notes and observations of R Octantis (Part 1 of 2)

Observations of R Octantis (Ch 2139, CPD -86°72). First cover page is titled "R Octantis / 2139" but a later cover sheet to a bundle is titled "(2141) R Octantis". Includes notes, diagrams, observations (1893 December 30 to 1918 June 06) and a draft article. Previously listed as R083, in a brown paper wrapped bundle, tied with string, labelled "RZ SCORPII", in a Waltons storage box marked R083 and labelled "R OCTANTIS / RZS SCORPII / DATA INGEVOER". Roberts appears to have used two different Ch numbers for this star. n/a. Extent: Approximately 140 loose, unnumbered pages (150 blank sides) in 3 bundles. Size and dimensions of original material: Height 36cm, width 23cm. Condition of original material: Stable. Author(s)/Creator(s): English. Scribe(s): Latin. Publisher(s): Left-to-Right. Editor(s): Unrestricted. Volume number: N/a. Original institution reference: AWR171.