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EYRE-TODD, George.
Sketch-Book of the North. Edinburgh: Oliphant, Anderson & Ferrier, 1903. Fifth thousand. 8vo., cont. half leather, marble boards, T.E.G., (vii), 237pp. Near fine.
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(GAELIC BIBLE).
Leabhraichean An T-Seann Tiomnaidh, Air An Tarruing O'n Cheud Chanain Chum Gaelig Albannaich; Agus Air An Cur A Mach Le-H-Ugharras Ard-Sheanaidh Eaglais Na H-Alba. (WITH): Tiomnadh Huadh ....... (WITH): Sailm Dhaibhidh ann An Dan Gaidhealch.
Duneidin: Clo-Bhuailte Airson A Chomuinn ....... 1879, 1879, nd. Scots Gaelic bible. Tall thick 8vo., full contemporary calf with a blindstamped decoration on the covers, raised bands, (780); 264; (98)pp. double columns. Inscription, very minor dampstain on lower foredge o/w a very nice copy.
Duneidin: Clo-Bhuailte Airson A Chomuinn ....... 1879, 1879, nd. Scots Gaelic bible. Tall thick 8vo., full contemporary calf with a blindstamped decoration on the covers, raised bands, (780); 264; (98)pp. double columns. Inscription, very minor dampstain on lower foredge o/w a very nice copy.
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HEITON, John.
The Castes of Edinburgh. Edinburgh: John Menzies, 1859. Sm. 8vo., orig. red cloth, (vii), 247pp. Name on half title, cloth a bit rubbed o/w a very good copy. Chapters include, "Edinburgh Ladies," "Wine Fanciers of Edinburgh," "The Artists," "Our Retired Indians," "The Shopkeepers," to name a few.
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HENDERSON, Andrew.
Scottish Proverbs, Collected and Arranged.
Edinburgh: Oliver & Boyd, 1832. First edition. Sm.8vo., orig. cloth, lxxxviii, 254pp. Slight marks o/w a near fine copy.
Edinburgh: Oliver & Boyd, 1832. First edition. Sm.8vo., orig. cloth, lxxxviii, 254pp. Slight marks o/w a near fine copy.
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HOBBS, David.
Tales of Black-Country Life. London: Elliot Stock, 1897. First edition. 8vo., orig. rust cloth with small black decoration, 184pp. Rubbing to extremities o/w very good.
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HOGG, James.
The Jacobite Relics of Scotland; Being the Songs, Airs, and Legends of the Adherents to the House of Stuart. Collected and Illustrated by......
Edinburgh: William Blackwood, 1819. First edition, First Series (so stated on spine label.) WITH:HOGG, James. The Jacobite Relics of Scotland; Being the Songs, Airs, and Legends of the House of Stuart. Collected and Illustrated by.....Edinburgh: William Blackwood, 1821. Second Series. First edition. Tall 8vo., bound in original cloth, paper spine labels, (probably a remainder binding), xx, 424, viii, 480pp. Inscription on e/papers, some wear and minor chipping to the spine ends and labels but still a very good copy.
Edinburgh: William Blackwood, 1819. First edition, First Series (so stated on spine label.) WITH:HOGG, James. The Jacobite Relics of Scotland; Being the Songs, Airs, and Legends of the House of Stuart. Collected and Illustrated by.....Edinburgh: William Blackwood, 1821. Second Series. First edition. Tall 8vo., bound in original cloth, paper spine labels, (probably a remainder binding), xx, 424, viii, 480pp. Inscription on e/papers, some wear and minor chipping to the spine ends and labels but still a very good copy.
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JAMES I.
Works of James I King of Scotland. Containing The King's Quair, Christis Kirk of the Grene, and Peblis to the Play. Perth: Printed by R. Morison Junior for...... 1786. 12mo., 19th century calf spine, boards, iv, (122)pp. Bookplate, name o/w near fine.
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M'ARTHUR, John.
The Antiquities of Arran. With A Historical Sketch of the Island Embracing an Account of the Sudreyjar Under the Norseman.
Edinburgh: Adam and Charles Black, 1873. Second edition. With a presentation inscription from the author reading, "To ......With The Author's Affectionate Regards." Tall 8vo., orig. green cloth, 184, 2pp. Some light foxing to prelims, o/w a fine copy.
This work is divided into three sections; "The Stone Period," "The Metallurgic Period," and "The Christian Period." It contains information on the Cromlechs, standing stones, stone circles, urns, relics, etc.
Edinburgh: Adam and Charles Black, 1873. Second edition. With a presentation inscription from the author reading, "To ......With The Author's Affectionate Regards." Tall 8vo., orig. green cloth, 184, 2pp. Some light foxing to prelims, o/w a fine copy.
This work is divided into three sections; "The Stone Period," "The Metallurgic Period," and "The Christian Period." It contains information on the Cromlechs, standing stones, stone circles, urns, relics, etc.
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MACLAGAN, Robert Craig.
The Game & Diversions Of Argyleshire. Compiled by.....
London: Printed for the Folk-Lore Society By David Nutt, 1901. First edition. The Folk-Lore Society .......XLVII. Tall 8vo., orig. rust cloth, viii, 270pp. A fine copy.
London: Printed for the Folk-Lore Society By David Nutt, 1901. First edition. The Folk-Lore Society .......XLVII. Tall 8vo., orig. rust cloth, viii, 270pp. A fine copy.
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(MACLENNAN, Malcolm).
Peasant Life. Sketches of the Villagers and Field Labourers in Glenaldie.
London: Strahan & Co., 1871. In Two Volumes. Third edition. 8vo., orig. green cloth, xxxi, 329, 6pp. ads, 313pp. Inner hinges of volume two cracked, some light wear to extremities but still a better than very good set.
London: Strahan & Co., 1871. In Two Volumes. Third edition. 8vo., orig. green cloth, xxxi, 329, 6pp. ads, 313pp. Inner hinges of volume two cracked, some light wear to extremities but still a better than very good set.
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MANSON, D.
On The Sulphur & Chalybeate Waters Of Strathpeffer Spa. In The Scottish Highlands. By.... With Local Guide. London: J. & A. Churchill, 1884. Fifth edition. Sm.8vo., orig. brown cloth, 106, (4), 10pp.ads. Inner front hinge cracked,spine faded o/w a very nice copy. "Strathpeffer is a Spa of old repute. Its waters are rich in sulphuretted hydrogen and sulphur, resembling those of Harrogate, Moffat, and Aix-la-Chapelle, but containing more sulphuretted hydrogen than any in Britain. In this little book Dr. Manson tells us all we want to know about these waters, and the ailments likely to drive benefit from their use......Those seeking relief from such, will do worse than visit the glorious scenery of the Highlands, amidst which this Spa is situated."
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(MAP). PARKER, Maude.
Fisherman's Map of River Wye. Showing Salmon Catches and other Features.
Edinburgh: John Bartholomew & Son, 1933. 8vo., orig. red cloth, printed paper label on the upper cover.
Contains two linen backed folding maps, one the "Lower Wye" the other the "Upper Wye." Cloth a bit rubbed o/w a fine copy.
Edinburgh: John Bartholomew & Son, 1933. 8vo., orig. red cloth, printed paper label on the upper cover.
Contains two linen backed folding maps, one the "Lower Wye" the other the "Upper Wye." Cloth a bit rubbed o/w a fine copy.
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MAXWELL, W.H.
Wanderings In the Highlands and Islands, With Sketches taken on the Scottish Border; Bieng a Sequel to "Wild Sports of the West."
London: A.H. Baily, & Co., 1844. In two volumes. First edition. Tall 8vo., orig. green cloth with a small gilt decoration on the upper covers, 16pp.ads., viii, 334; viii, 354pp. Bookplates, spines with a bit of wear but certainy a very good set.
London: A.H. Baily, & Co., 1844. In two volumes. First edition. Tall 8vo., orig. green cloth with a small gilt decoration on the upper covers, 16pp.ads., viii, 334; viii, 354pp. Bookplates, spines with a bit of wear but certainy a very good set.
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McCORMICK, Andrew.
Galloway: The Spell of Its Hills and Glens. To Which is Added the Geology of the Merrick Region by R.J.A. Eckford. Glasgow: John Smith & Co., 1932. First edition. Cloth, 283pp. Fine in the pictorial d/w which is slightly soiled with some wear to the spine ends.
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MILLER, James.
The History Of Dunbar, From The Earliest Records To The Present Period; With A Description of the Ancient Castles And Picturesque Scenery On The Borders Of East Lothian. Dunbar: Published by William Miller, 1830. First edition. 8vo., orig. green cloth, printed paper spine label, iv, 292, (4)pp.ads. Binding worn, outer hinges cracked, a good copy only.
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(MUDIE, Robert).
The Modern Athens: Dissection and Demonstration of Men and Things In The Scotch Capital. By A Modern Greek. (pseud).
London: Printed for Knight and Lacey, 1825. Second edition. 8vo., full contemporary calf, leather label, v, 320pp. Bookplate, this copy has been professionaly rebacked with a new calf spine done after the style of the period, some wear o/w very good.
London: Printed for Knight and Lacey, 1825. Second edition. 8vo., full contemporary calf, leather label, v, 320pp. Bookplate, this copy has been professionaly rebacked with a new calf spine done after the style of the period, some wear o/w very good.
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PEACOCK, David.
Perth: Its Annals and Its Archives.
Perth: Thomas Richardson, 1849. 8vo., full cont. leather, raised bands, gilt compartments, gilt border on covers, A.E.G., 632pp. Paper browned, outer front hinge cracked and tender, a very good copy.
Perth: Thomas Richardson, 1849. 8vo., full cont. leather, raised bands, gilt compartments, gilt border on covers, A.E.G., 632pp. Paper browned, outer front hinge cracked and tender, a very good copy.
| $250 | Book Number: 24359 | Order / Enquire |
RAMSAY, E.B.
Reminiscences of Scottish Life and Character.
Edinburgh: Edmonston and Douglas, 1874. "Eighty-Fifth Thousand." 8vo., orig. dec. paper boards, l, 270pp Boards rubbed with wear along the spine o/w a very good copy in this delicate format.
Edinburgh: Edmonston and Douglas, 1874. "Eighty-Fifth Thousand." 8vo., orig. dec. paper boards, l, 270pp Boards rubbed with wear along the spine o/w a very good copy in this delicate format.
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RIDDELL, John.
Stewartiana, Containing The Case of Robert II. and Elizabeth Mure, And Question Of Legitimacy of Their Issue, With Incidental Reply to Cosmo Innes, New Evidence Conclusive Upon the Origin of the Stewarts and Other Stewart Notices, &c. To Which are Added Critical Remarks Upon Mr. Innes's Prefaces to His Recently Edited Chartularies, .........
Edinburgh: Thomas G. Stevenson, 1843. First edition. Tall 8vo., cont. half leather, marble boards, (xiv), 153pp. A near fine copy.
Edinburgh: Thomas G. Stevenson, 1843. First edition. Tall 8vo., cont. half leather, marble boards, (xiv), 153pp. A near fine copy.
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RIDDELL, John.
Stewartiana, Containing The Case of Robert II. and Elizabeth Mure, And Question Of Legitimacy of Their Issue, With Incidental Reply to Cosmo Innes, New Evidence Conclusive Upon the Origin of the Stewarts and Other Stewart Notices, &c. To Which are Added Critical Remarks Upon Mr. Innes's Prefaces to His Recently Edited Chartularies, .........
Edinburgh: Thomas G. Stevenson, 1843. First edition. Tall 8vo., orig. cloth, printed paper spine label, (xiv), 146pp. Bookplate, mark on upper board but still a near fine copy.
Edinburgh: Thomas G. Stevenson, 1843. First edition. Tall 8vo., orig. cloth, printed paper spine label, (xiv), 146pp. Bookplate, mark on upper board but still a near fine copy.
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