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[NICHOLS, Francis]Livre Rare Book

THE BRITISH COMPENDIUM : OR RUDIMENTS OF HONOUR. Containing the Titles, Decents, Marriages, Issue, Posts, and Seats, of all the present NOBILITY of England [Vol. I]. Containing the Origin of the Scots, ans Succession of their Kings for above 2000 years [Vol. II]

Handcoloured Map Art of 18th century Scotland - [Millar, William] / [Grant, John] / [Leslie, William] Forsyth, Isaac / [Hugh HoBiblio.com

A Survey of the Province of Moray; Historical Geographical and Political. Inscribed and dedicated by scottish Mapmaker William Millar / Including the amazing large Map of Moray and the Nairn Shires by William Millar 51 cm x 49 cm and the engraving of "Elgin Cathedral" also by William Millar.

179829839AB1798. First Edition. Aberdeen Printed for Isaac Forsyth Bookseller Elgin 1798. Octavo 14 cm x 215 cm. Folded hand-coloured Frontispiece-Map by William Millar Frotispiece-Engraving of the "Elgin Cathedral" VIII 353 pages. Original Hardcover / Original 18th or early 19th century leather with original spinelabel. The large hand-coloured Map with a minor tear only. Corners slightly bumped. Spine slightly starting but overall in excellent condition with some minor signs of wear only. Interesting Provenance and signed manuscript dedication by the Cartographer and Mapmaker William Millar: From the library of Aberdeen Highlander Major Hugh Houstoun with a dedication: "April 27th 1798 - To Major Hugh Houstoun - from his Much obliged and Humble Servant William Millar". The fantastic Map in this publication was produced by William Millar who is identified inside the publication in the text of an Advertisement placed verso the titlepage and in which the Publisher Isaac Forsyth of Aberdeen gives thanks: ".For the very handsome manner in which the two first chapters were furnished by the Revd. Mr.Grant of Elgin and the other two by the Revd. Mr.Leslie of Darkland he offers this testimony of his grateful remembrance. Nor can he omit expressing his sense of obligation to Mr.William Millar Engineer of the Sutherland Coal Work for the Most accurate Map of the Province of Moray ever offered to public notice." The publication includes for example stories about the "First Inhabitants Celts Picts Scots Surnames in Moray Thanes Earls of Moray Family of Gordon Family of Grant Family of Shewglie Family of Innes Family of Brodie Family of Calder Family of Kilravock Family of Dunbars Family of Grangehill and Durn Family of Comyn of Altre Family of Fraser of Lovat Family of Mackintosh Family of Macpherson Family of Macdonalds of Glengary Family of Duff Earl of Fife Family of Gordonstown Family of Lethin Family of Findrassie Family of Murreffs of Duffus Population of Moray Antiquities of the Province with Roman Progress in Moray Vitrified Forts etc. etc. hardcover

Inanna Rare Books Ltd. · Irlande1 000,00 €

(Scotland) [Scott, Sir Walter]Biblio.com

A Letter to the Editor of the Edinburgh Weekly Journal from Malachi Malagrowther Esq. on the Proposed Change of Currency and Other Late Alterations as They Affect or are Intended to Affect the Kingdom of Scotland With: A Second Letter . And: A Third Letter .

1826229498Edinburgh: Printed by James Ballantyne and Company for William Blackwood Edinburgh: and T. Cadell Strand London 1826. Second edition of the first two Letters First edition of the Third Letter. 60; 86 2 blank; 39 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Half red morocco preserving nineteenth-century marbled boards. Fine. Second edition of the first two Letters First edition of the Third Letter. 60; 86 2 blank; 39 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. "In this series of 'Letters' defending the issuance of Scottish banknotes Scott benefits from his work on Swift by patterning the Malachi Malagrowther letters on Swift's Drapier's Letters" Todd & Bowden p. 621. "In February 1826 there may have been a degree of calculation in Scott's entering the debate on a government measure introduced to deal with the economic crisis which would have restricted the rights of the Scottish banks to issue their own notes but Scott represented it as a nationalist issue 'the late disposition to change every thing in Scotland to an English model' Journal 94. In February and March he wrote three letters to the editor of the Edinburgh Weekly Journal in which he used the currency issue as an exemplum for the larger tendency. The letters caused a sensation. Ministerial friends were very angry but withdrew the measure. The banks were grateful; taking a lead from his old rival in love William Forbes they agreed to the creation of a trust for the settling of Scott's debts and The Letters of Malachi Malagrowther as the letters are now known is recognized as a classic in political argument" DNB. A complete set uncommon. Todd & Bowden 186Ac 187Ac 188Ab. Kress III C1778 C1781 C1784 Printed by James Ballantyne and Company for William Blackwood, Edinburgh: and T. Cadell, Strand, London unknown

James Cummins Bookseller · États-Unis1 000,00 $US≈ 846,10 €

Scotland Scott Sir WalterABAA

A Letter to the Editor of the Edinburgh Weekly Journal from Malachi Malagrowther Esq. on the Proposed Change of Currency and Other Late Alterations as They Affect or are Intended to Affect the Kingdom of Scotland With: A Second Letter . And: A Third Letter .

1826229498Edinburgh: Printed by James Ballantyne and Company for William Blackwood Edinburgh: and T. Cadell Strand London 1826. Second edition of the first two Letters First edition of the Third Letter. 60; 86 2 blank; 39 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Half red morocco preserving nineteenth-century marbled boards. Fine. Second edition of the first two Letters First edition of the Third Letter. 60; 86 2 blank; 39 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. "change every thing in Scotland to an English model". "In this series of 'Letters' defending the issuance of Scottish banknotes Scott benefits from his work on Swift by patterning the Malachi Malagrowther letters on Swift's Drapier's Letters" Todd & Bowden p. 621. "In February 1826 there may have been a degree of calculation in Scott's entering the debate on a government measure introduced to deal with the economic crisis which would have restricted the rights of the Scottish banks to issue their own notes but Scott represented it as a nationalist issue 'the late disposition to change every thing in Scotland to an English model' Journal 94. In February and March he wrote three letters to the editor of the Edinburgh Weekly Journal in which he used the currency issue as an exemplum for the larger tendency. The letters caused a sensation. Ministerial friends were very angry but withdrew the measure. The banks were grateful; taking a lead from his old rival in love William Forbes they agreed to the creation of a trust for the settling of Scott's debts and The Letters of Malachi Malagrowther as the letters are now known is recognized as a classic in political argument" DNB. A complete set uncommon. Todd & Bowden 186Ac 187Ac 188Ab. Kress III C1778 C1781 C1784 Printed by James Ballantyne and Company for William Blackwood, Edinburgh: and T. Cadell, Strand, London unknown books

James Cummins Bookseller · États-Unis1 000,00 $US≈ 846,10 €

ScotlandBiblio.com

The acts made in the second Parliament of our most High and Dread Soveraigne Charles

1641237181641 LAWS SCOTLAND Scottish Churches & Edinburgh Book Printing Elections FOLIOFrom the 16th-century through the 18th-century numerous examples of Scotland's "Laws and Acts of Parliament" were published. This particular tome contains the political theological and governmental discussions and letters discussed in the Second Parliament. Notable acts include laws and acts through 1646:· Admission of ministers to Scottish kirks churches and the establishment of churches· Favors for archbishops and bishops who held land· Oaths given in Parliament· Scots commissioners articles given· Election of clerks and counselors· Ratification of Articles of the Treatie· Abolishment of monuments of idolatry· Acts concerning printing and reprinting booksItem number: #23718Price: $950ScotlandThe acts made in the second Parliament of our most High and Dread Soveraigne CharlesEdinburgh: Printed by Robert Young and Evan Tyler 1641-1646. First edition.Details: · Collation: 3 parts in 1o 2nd Parliament – 160 20o 3rd Parliament 1st session – 2 104 6o Triennall Parliament 2nd-5th sessions – 2 102 4· Language: English· Binding: Leather; tight and secure· Size: ~11.75in X 7.75in 29.5cm x 19.5cmOur Guarantee:Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide.Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving and we will offer a full refund without reservation!23718Photos available upon request. Robert Young and Evan Tyler hardcover

Schilb Antiquarian Rare Books · États-Unis950,00 $US≈ 803,80 €

Scotland; Court of Session; Vallange John EditorABAA

A Collection of Decisions Of the Lords of Council and Session.

1701705511701. A Seventeenth-Century Scottish "Case Book" Scotland. Court of Session. Vallange John Editor. A Collection of Decisions Of the Lords of Council and Session In Two Parts. The First Contains Decisions From July 1661 To July 1666. Observ'd by Sir John Gilmour of Craigmiller President of the Colledge of Justice. The Second Part Contains Decisions from November 1681 To January 1686. Observ'd by Sir David Falconer of Newton President of the Colledge of Justice. Never Before Publish'd. Revised and Corrected According to the Most Authentick Manuscript Copies And Augmented with a Table of the Names of the Pursuer and Defender; And with a Table of the Matter Containing not Only the Determination of the Lords in the Cause But also the Positions of Law Made Use of in the Pleading Which May Serve for an Alphabetical Compend. As Likeways the Acts of Sederunt from 1681 to 1691. And Continued to 1696. With an Indice of the Same Acts. Edinburgh: Printed by James Watson For John Vallange Book-Seller 1701. 8 2 136 18; ii 80 16; ii 32; 15 3 pp. Three parts each with individual title page pagination and index. Copyright slip pasted to front endleaf two errata slips pasted to rear free endpaper. Quarto 8-1/4" x 6-3/4". Contemporary mottled calf with recent period-style plain-calf rebacking blind rules to boards gilt title and raised bands to spine hinges mended. Light rubbing to board edges corners bumped. Moderate toning light foxing in places final index leaf of Part I partially detached with moderate wear and a few chips to edges. $950. Only edition. With thorough subject indexes. This collection is notable because each decision is headed by a brief statement outlining its underlying legal principal. In this regard it is a forerunner to a casebook a point indicated in the title which says the reports contain "not only the determination of the lords in the cause but also the positions of law made use of in the pleading which may serve for an alphabetical compend" that is a student notebook of exemplary cases. English Short-Title Catalogue T78113. unknown books

The Lawbook Exchange Ltd · États-Unis950,00 $US≈ 803,80 €

[WIGHTMAN (Robert)?]MareMagnum

The Edinburgh Packet opened, by a Collection of curious Pamphlets published on Occasion of the present unaccountable Rebellion, and on other important Critical Occasions, from the Year 1724 to the Year 1745; Written by one and the same Person. [attributed to Robert Wightman in a contemporary note written on the general title].

6 vols. in one as issued, First Edition, 4to, general title-page repaired on inner blank margin (not affecting the text), the final leaf of the second pamphlet misbound after the fourth pamphlet, each item has a separate title, pagination and signatures, [2], 8, [2], 14, 5, [1], 8, 6, 6, 8 pp., modern marbled boards, gilt morocco label on upper cover, a nice copy. The six pamphlets are variously printed at Newcastle-upon-Tyne by John Gooding, and at Edinburgh by Lumisden and Robertson. The titles are:-**** 1). A Letter from a Scots Gentleman at Berwick, to his Intimate Friend at Newcastle. Newcastle upon Tyne, 1745. 2). A Letter from a Gentleman at Newcastle, to the Burgesses of Edinburgh. [Newcastle upon Tyne], 1745. 3). The Pretended Prince of Wales's Manifesto and Declaration, Dated at Edinburgh, October 14. 1745, Dissected, Anatomised, and exposed to Ridicule. Newcastle upon Tyne, 1745. 4) A Vindication of the Brewers of Edinburgh. Edinburgh, Printed in the Year 1725: And reprinted there, in the Year 1745. 5) A Speech Without Doors, made on the 4th of October, on Occasion of the Election of Magistrates at Michaelmas, 1725; and Reprinted in the Year 1745. 6). Proposal for retrieving the Sinking State of the Good Town of Edinburgh, humbly offered to the Consideration of all its Honest Burgess and Welwishers. Edinburgh, Printed in the Year 1737: And reprinted there, in the Year, 1745. **** The final pamphlet is not called for in the publisher's advertisement on the final page of the second pamphlet. These pamphlets are listed separately in the ESTC and various locations are given for single titles but the only complete copies with the general title-page are at the British Library, Aberdeen University, Cambridge, Edinburgh, Huntington, and Chiddingstone Castle.

Forest Books William Laywood · Grantham, GB794,71 €

Scotland; Murray Thomas CompilerABAA

The Laws and Acts of Parliament Made by King James the First With.

1683668941683. An Appealing Collection of Scottish Acts from 1424 to the Act of Union Scotland. Murray Thomas 1630-1684 Compiler. The Laws and Acts of Parliament Made by King James the First And His Royal Successors Kings and Queen of Scotland in Two Parts. Part I. Collected And Extracted From the Publick Records of the Said Kingdom. Edinburgh: Printed by Iosua van Solingen And Iohn Colmar for David Lindsay And His Co-Partners 1682 i.e. 1683. xii 1018 2 pp. With Murray Thomas Compiler. Part II The Acts Made in the First Parliament of Our Most High and Dread Soveraign Charles the First. Holden by Himselfe Present in Person With the Three Estates at Edinburgh Upon the Twenty Eight Day of June Anno Domini 1633. Edinburgh: Printed by David Lindsay 1683. 130 4 133-371 13 373-640 2 pp. Bound with An Index or Abridgement of the Acts of Parliament Made by K. James the I. And II. III. IV. V. Queen Mary Ja. VI. K. Charles I. And Charles the II. Kings and Queen of Scotland. Digested into Heads Set Down After the Order of the Alphabet. Edinburgh: Printed by John Reid 1685. 292 pp. And The Laws and Acts Made in the First Parliament of Our Most High and Dread Sovereign James VII. Holden at Edinburgh April 23. 1685. By His Grace William Duke of Queensbury. Lord High Treasurer of Scotland. His Majesty's High Commissioner for Holding this Parliament By Virtue of a Commission Under His Majesty's Great Seal of this Kingdom. With Special Advice and Consent of the Estates of Parliament. Edinburgh: Printed by Robert Freebairn and Company 1685. 875 1 pp. Each session preceded by divisional title page. Four books bound as a three-volume set. 12mo. 5-3/4" x 3-1/4". Contemporary calf rebacked retaining portions of original gilt spines with raised bands and lettering pieces spines of Volumes I and II reversed blind rules to boards blind tooling to board edges hinges mended endleaves retained. Some minor scuffs and tiny stains to boards light rubbing to extremities corners bumped rear hinge of Volume I cracked early owner bookplate to front pastedown of each volume. Light toning to text light foxing somewhat heavier in places minor worming faint dampstaining and foxing in a few places a few passages have brief annotations and markings. unknown books

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Scotland [Edinburgh City Plan] - Tallis, John / Rapkin, John (1817 - 1876)Biblio.com

Edinburgh - With Vignettes of Scott's Monument General Assembly Hall Edinburgh from the NW Royal Institution Royal High School Burn's Monument Holyrood House and Arthur's Seat.

1851200139AG1851. London & New York John Tallis & Company 1851. Large Original steel engraving / Vintage map. Drawn and engraved by John Rapkin. Illustrated and Engraved by D. Pound. Plate Size: 51 cm x 36.5 cm. Sheet Size: 51.5 cm x 37.2 cm. Vintage 19th century map / city-plan in very good condition. This Map is beautifully framed. Price includes worldwide free shipping per UPS Courier Framed. Published in the Illustrated Atlas And Modern History Of The World Geographical Political Commercial & Statistical Edited By R. Montgomery Martin. Handsome town-plan of Edinburgh in Scotland. The The Water of Leith can be seen running through Scotland's capital city. Railways street and district areas of the city are also included. The Salisbury Crags Carlton Hill and the Castle Rock are all shown. Decorative scrolling and title cartouche around the edges of the map. One of the few double page plans published by Tallis. The project of 'The Illustrated Atlas' was designed to be finished just in time for the anxiously awaited "Great Exhibition of the Works of Industry of All Nations" or The Great Exhibition sometimes referred to as the Crystal Palace Exhibition in reference to the temporary structure in which it was held was an international exhibition that took place in Hyde Park London from 1 May to 11 October 1851. It was the first in a series of World's Fairs exhibitions of culture and industry that became popular in the 19th century and it was a much-anticipated event. The Great Exhibition was organized by Henry Cole and Prince Albert husband of the reigning monarch Queen Victoria. It was attended by numerous notable figures of the time including Charles Darwin Samuel Colt members of the Orléanist Royal Family and the writers Charlotte Brontë Charles Dickens Lewis Carroll George Eliot and Alfred Tennyson. Music for the opening was under the direction of Sir George Thomas Smart and the continuous music from the exhibited organs for the Queen's procession was "under the superintendence of William Sterndale Bennett". Wikipedia unknown

Inanna Rare Books Ltd. · Irlande680,00 €

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THE BRITISH COMPENDIUM : OR RUDIMENTS OF HONOUR. Containing the Titles, Decents, Marriages, Issue, Posts, and Seats, of all the present NOBILITY of England [Vol. I]. Containing the Origin of the Scots, ans Succession of their Kings for above 2000 years [Vol. II]

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THE BRITISH COMPENDIUM : OR RUDIMENTS OF HONOUR. Containing the Titles, Decents, Marriages, Issue, Posts, and Seats, of all the present NOBILITY of England [Vol. I]. Containing the Origin of the Scots, ans Succession of their Kings for above 2000 years [Vol. II]

Scotland; military supplies in 1719 Document Signed by the Lords Justices and other parties.

The Psalms of David in Metre. Newly translated and diligently compared with the original Text.with Analysis by Matthew Henry

The Psalms of David in Metre. Newly translated and diligently compared with the original Text.with Analysis by Matthew Henry

The Present State of the Orkney Islands considered: with an Account of their Situation and Conveniences for Trade, the Improvements they are capable of, etc. The Whole to shew by what Means their Usefulness may be increased. THE ORIGINAL EDITION

Leaves from the journal of our life in the Highlands from 1848 to 1861. To which are prefixed and added extracts from the same journal giving an account of earlier visits to Scotland, and tours in England and Ireland, and yachting excursions. Edited by Arthur Helps

A Survey of the Province of Moray; Historical Geographical and Political. Inscribed and dedicated by scottish Mapmaker William Millar / Including the amazing large Map of Moray and the Nairn Shires by William Millar 51 cm x 49 cm and the engraving of "Elgin Cathedral" also by William Millar.

A Narrative of the Visit of George IV. to Scotland in August 1822.

A Letter to the Editor of the Edinburgh Weekly Journal from Malachi Malagrowther Esq. on the Proposed Change of Currency and Other Late Alterations as They Affect or are Intended to Affect the Kingdom of Scotland With: A Second Letter . And: A Third Letter .

A Letter to the Editor of the Edinburgh Weekly Journal from Malachi Malagrowther Esq. on the Proposed Change of Currency and Other Late Alterations as They Affect or are Intended to Affect the Kingdom of Scotland With: A Second Letter . And: A Third Letter .

The acts made in the second Parliament of our most High and Dread Soveraigne Charles

The Laws & Acts Made in the First Parliament of Our Most High and Dread Soveraigns William & Mary

A Collection of Decisions Of the Lords of Council and Session.

Theosophy in Scotland. Volumes I-IV

Les Ècossais en France, les franÁais en Ecosse (The Scots in France, the French in Scotland)

The Scottish book of common prayer and administration of the sacraments and other rites and ceremonies of the church together with the Psalter pointed as it is to be sung or said in churches

Manuscript Diary 19th century Journal of Kirkwall Orkney Islands

The beast is wounded. Or Information from Scotland concerning their reformation. Wherein is breifly declared the true cause and ground of all the late troubles there; and the reasons why they have rejected the bishops with their courts canons .

The Laws and Acts of Parliament Made by King James the First With.

The Baronial and Ecclesiastical Antiquities of Scotland.

Archaeologica Scotica: or Transactions of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland. Complete in 5 Volumes - 1-5

Edinburgh - With Vignettes of Scott's Monument General Assembly Hall Edinburgh from the NW Royal Institution Royal High School Burn's Monument Holyrood House and Arthur's Seat.

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