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3 vols., 8vo., First Edition thus, with frontispieces, illustrations and maps in the text; pictorial printed cloth, gilt backs, red endpapers, a near fine set in publisher's board slip-case lettered in gilt. FIRST ISSUE OF THE BOXED TRILOGY BY FOLIO SOCIETY. The set comprises 'Culloden' (1961; first FS edition 1996), 'The Highland Clearances' (1963; first FS edition 2003), 'Glencoe' (1966; first FS edition 1996). Often termed the Fire and Sword trilogy, this is the author's masterly account of the key event of the Jacobite Rebellion and the destruction of the traditional clan system. THIS THREE-VOLUME SET IN SLIP-CASE IS VERY SCARCE.
pp. xciv [Introduction in English], (1), 162 [Latin Text of De Arte Logistica] + Engraved frontispiece portrait of Napier; and a full page mezzotint style engraving of the old Castle Merchiston. Large 4to. 300 mm. Original cloth backed boards binding; joints cracked. Hardbound. Very good. First Edition. John Napier, 8th Laird of Merchiston, (1550-1617), was a Scottish mathematician - the Inventor of Logarithms. His 'Mirifici Logarithmorum Canonis Descriptio' (1614) contained the first logarithmic table and the first use of the word logarithm. His Rabdologiae (1617) gave various methods for abbreviating arithmetical calculations. One method of multiplication uses a system of numbered rods called Napier's rods, or Napier's bones; this was a major improvement on the ancient system of counters then in use. Napier also introduced the decimal point in writing numbers. The material here, dealing mainly with arithmetic and algebra, survived in manuscript form and was transcribed, after Napier's death, by his son Robert for the benefit of Henry Briggs, who further edited it. Sponsored by a descendant, Mark Napier, this is its first publication. From this work, it appears that Napier had investigated imaginary roots of equations, a subject he refers to as a great algebraic secret. SCARCE. **PRICE JUST REDUCED! OVERSIZE BX 4
180 pages. Colour plates tipped in. "There could scarcely by a more opportune publication for Scotsmen than a record of the volour of their historical regiments." - The Earl of Rosebery. Undated. Circa early 1900s. Above-average wear. Unmarked. Five inch tear to page 91. Colour plate at page 128 torn but present. Worthy working copy. Book
First edition, 8vo, 56pp., disbound. William Aiton (1760-1847) of Strathaven was Sheriff Substitute for the Middle Ward in Lanarkshire, and was widely known as an authority "on all matters bearing on Scottish husbandry". He had the perception to observe that one of the major problems of the Scottish farmer was the cultivation of moss earth. JISC locates copies at the National Library of Scotland and the National Library of Wales only.
First Edition, with the circular stamp of the "Birmingham Law Society" on title, [2], 73, [1] pp., disbound. The charge preferred against Major Thomas Moncrieff of the Berwickshire Regiment of Militia, was "for not resisting immediately, and endeavouring, as far as in his power, to prevent, the outrage committed in the mess-room on the 30th January 1807; whereby a gross insult was offered, not only to the Major, but every officer present, contrary to his duty as an officer then commanding the regiment, and contrary to good order and military discipline." COPAC locates copies at the British Library, National Library of Scotland and Glasgow University.
First edition, folio, 4pp., dated at head of drop-head title 'December 1787', docket title (soiled), blank gutter margin slightly chipped, as folded. The National Library of Scotland copy only on the ESTC.
3 vols., 8vo., Mixed Impressions, with 3 frontispieces (original tissue guards present), full-page facsimile, 2 full-page pedigrees and 13 maps in the text, and 12 large folding maps (a number coloured), tops and fore-edges lightly spotted; original green buckram, gilt backs, uncut, covers moderately age-marked and faded else a good, clean working set. Sold from an institution with its bookplates, pockets and stamps on front endpapers. The trilogy comprises: Vol. I: Blenheim (new impression, 1930); Vol. II: Ramillies and the Union with Scotland (first edition, 1932); Vol. III: The Peace and the Protestant Succession (first edition, 1934). A sound working set. COMPLETE SETS ARE SCARCE.
No marks or inscriptions to contents. A clean very tight copy with bright unmarked boards, very dusty top of page edges and minor bumping to spine foot and rear lower corner. Dusty dust jacket not price clipped with slight marking to sunned spine, small pieces missing from spine ends and small tears to upper corners. 445pp. The Saga presents a lively picture of the Norse earldom of Scotland in olden times. The author's study of the work sheds new light on problems of authorship, historicity and topography, and place and personal names. Very scarce in dust jacket.
3 vols., 8vo., Mixed Impressions, with plates and maps, small contemporary signature on front free endpaper of second and third volumes; cloth (red tweed/green tweed/black respectively), a very good, bright, clean set in dustwrapper, the wrappers lightly creased and frayed at edges. The trilogy comprises 'Culloden' (1961; third impression 1963), 'The Highland Clearances' (1963; second impression 1963); 'Glencoe' (1966; third impression 1968). Often termed the Fire and Sword trilogy, this is the author's masterly account of the key event of the Jacobite Rebellion and the destruction of the traditional clan system. COMPLETE SETS ARE SCARCE, ESPECIALLY IN THIS CONDITION.
Oblong, 4to., First Edition, with numerous photographs in the text; pictorial wrappers, wire-stitched as issued, covers very lightly dust-soiled else a near fine copy. VERY SCARCE IN THIS CONDITION.
2 vols., 8vo., First Edition; original cloth, a very good, bright, clean set in dustwrapper, the latter lightly frayed and creased at edges. The set comprises Vol. I: Agrarian Transformation and the Evictions 1746-1886; Vol. II: Emigration, Protest, Reasons. COMPLETED SETS IN THIS CONDITION ARE SCARCE.
ix p., 1 l., 85, [1] p. 18 cm. Hardcover Very good condition , leather spine, edges rubbed Author's first book
4to., Second Edition, with title-vignette, numerous photographs (several full-page) in the text, 3 double-page coloured maps in the text and pictorial endpapers; original series binding of green cloth, backstrip blocked in blue and lettered in green, a near fine copy in unclipped dustwrapper, the latter very faintly browned on (predominantly white) rear panel and with one tiny loss at upper edge of rear panel. The dustwrapper carries the first state price of 12s 6d rather than the later 15s. The first edition of Bone's contribution to this wonderful and much sought-after series was published in 1938. This thoroughly revised edition is scarce in its own right, especially in this condition. VERY SCARCE, ESPECIALLY IN THIS CONDITION.
8vo., First Edition, on laid paper, with frontispiece and 33 facsimiles in the text and decorative endpapers, endpapers lightly browned; pictorial cloth blocked in gilt and black, gilt back, uncut, covers a little age-soiled and backstrip mildly browned else a very good, firm copy. SCARCE IN THIS CONDITION.
8vo., First Edition, with diagrams in the text; strongly bound in boards, upper board with paper label, original printed wrappers (worn) preserved, a very good, clean copy. Sold from an institution with its neat stamp on front wrapper and pocket on title. EXTREMELY SCARCE.
2 vols., 8vo., First Edition, with engraved frontispieces and 5 engraved plates, some minimal spotting and staining; mid-nineteenth century half calf, backs gilt extra with double roan labels, speckled edges, corners lightly bruised, joints a little rubbed else a most attractive and very clean copy. Pargellis and Medley, 3299.
8vo., First Edition, with plates and illustrations; strongly bound in boards, upper board with paper label, original printed wrappers (worn) preserved, a very good, clean copy. Sold from an institution with its neat stamp on front wrapper and pocket on title. EXTREMELY SCARCE.
In 8° (16,5x10 cm); VIII, 190 (2 b.), 8 pp. e 8 c. di tav. fuori testo, sue più volte ripiegate contenti la cartina di Lanark e la planimetria di Glasgow e una con la linea ferroviaria Edinburgh - Glasgow. Bella legatura editoriale in piena tela con titolo e fregi in oro al piatto anteriore ed al dorso. Cornici a secco su ambedue i piatti. Ogni tavola è protetta da velina. Esemplare in ottime condizioni di conservazione. Una delle prime guide del nord della Scozia. Questa edizione del 1852 è la prima in assoluto. La guida ebbe un enorme successo e numerosissime riedizioni, tanto da diventare un classico compagno di viaggio dei turisti che volevano visitare la Scozia. Fra i luoghi descritti: Edinburgh e I suoi dintorni, "Watering Places near Edinburgh. Edinburgh to Melrose. Melrose to Abbotsford. Melrose to Dryburgh Abbey. Melrose, Jedburgh, and Hawick. Melrose or Selkirk to Newark Castle, and Vales of Ettrick and Yarrow. Melrose, Kelso, Coldstream, Berwiek-on-Tweed. Peebles, Nidpath Castle, and Inneiieithen. Places of Interest that may be visited from Edinburgh in one day. Description of Perthshire. Edinburgh to Stirling by steamer. Description of Stirling. Stirling to Dollar, Castle Campbell, and the Cauldron Linn. Stirling to Dunblane and Ardoch Camp. Stirling to Callander and the Scenery of the Lady of the Lake. Callander to Loch Lubnaig, Loch Voil, Balquhidder, and Rob Roy's Country. Callander to Lake Monteith, Aberfoyle, and Loch Ard. Callander to t h e Trosachs, Loch Katrine, and Loch Lomond. Glasgow to Loch Lomond and the Highlands. Edinburgh to Perth by Railway. Description of Perth and its Environs. Dundee. Perth to Dunkeld. Dunkeld to Blair-Atholl by the Pass of Killiecrankie. Southside of Garry, Killiecrankie, and Cascade of Urrard. Fall of the Tummel, Coilivrochan, Loch Tummel, Loch Rannoch. Dunkeld to Kenmore . Kenraore to Killin, Lochearnhead, and Crieff Perth to Aberdeen by Railway. Edinburgh to Aberdeen by Steamer. Description of Aberdeen. Aberdeen to Banchory, Ballater, Balmoral Castle, and Castleton of Braemar. …" e tanti altri. Ottimo esemplare. Prima edizione. First edition.
Paris, Imprimerie de P. Didot l'Ainé, 1804, An XII. In-12 relié plein veau de l'époque, dos lisse très orné de motifs géométriques dorés. 288 pages. Quelques petites rousseurs sans gravité. Bel exemplaire.
Bella carta geografica tratta dall'atlante del Borghi. mm 320x240 su foglio di mm 470x360. Ottimo esemplare, raffigurante la Scozia del sud. In ottimo stato (fine copy).
Bella carta geografica tratta dall'atlante del Borghi. mm 320x240 su foglio di mm 470x360. Ottimo esemplare, raffigurante la Scozia del nord. In ottimo stato (fine copy).
[xvi] + 346 + [x] pp., 1e Nederlandstalige druk, 17cm., moderne gecart.band (gemarbreerde platten,, linnen rug met titel in gouopdruk), goede staat, [First Dutch edition/translation of the English title "The happy congregation, or the great gathering of the people to Shiloh …"], R79965
Philadelphia, Presbyterian Board of Publication, 1842. 4to.; 314 pp. Encuadernación original, de la época, en tela gofrada y con estampaciones doradas.
pp681-755 + 3 plates; pp64-207 + 4 plates; pp469-509 + plate G+/none Contemporary full red calf binding, gilted framed boards and lettering on spine, cover rubbed on margins and spine cracked open on the hinge, internally very good, newspaper cutting (2 Jan 1900) pasted in pp190-191. Extracts from the Transactions of the Royal Society of Edinburgh, vols XXXVIII, XXXIX and XL, presenting detailed records of the meteorology of Edinburgh by Robert Cockburn Mossman, illustrated by many tables and some nice coloured charts. Scarce work to be found in 3 Parts with all the plates present. Volume heavy almost 1.5kg without packing.
Features: Cover photo of Chris Cattlin; Bobby Moore writes - a captain's lot is a happy one!; b/w photo of Paul Madeley (Leeds United); When George Best turned his back on United!; Colour photos of David Hogg (Dundee United) and Derek Possee (Millwall); Scotland's Super Saints; Football Ballet - photos; Great centerfold colour team photo of Burnley - Young stars of Turf Moor; b/w photo of David Smith (Rangers and Scotland); Colour photos of Bill Kitchener (Torquay) and Mick Doyle (Manchester City); Celtic - Chammpions of Europe!; Colour photo of Peter Dobing (Stoke City) on back cover; and more. Unmarked. Modest wear. A quality copy. Book
