SCOTLAND (Gaelic: Alba)

(Book #ID 40569)

Post Office Dated 1920. 1920.

5½'' x 3½'' used colour post card. Post Office mark and date, stamp, address and personal message to the reverse. In Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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(Book #ID 40570)

Post Office Dated 1916. 1916.

5½'' x 3½'' used colour post card. Post Office mark and date, stamp, address and personal message to the reverse. In Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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(Book #ID 40571)

Post Office Dated 1916. 1916.

5½'' x 3½'' used colour post card. Post Office mark and date, stamp, address and personal message to the reverse. In Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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(Book #ID 40572)

Post Office Dated 1956. 1956.

5½'' x 3½'' used colour post card. Post Office mark and date, stamp, address and personal message to the reverse. In Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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(Book #ID 40573)

Post Office Dated circa 1925. 1925.

5½'' x 3½'' used colour post card. Post Office mark and date, stamp, address and personal message to the reverse. In Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Bone, James [Drawings by Hanslip Fletcher]

(Book #ID 41248)

Published by Sidgwick & Jackson Ltd., 1 Tavistock Chambers, Bloomsbury Way, London First Edition 1911. London 1911.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original dark slate blue cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine, black lettering to the upper panel, fore and lower page edges untrimmed. 4to 11½'' x 9¼'' xii, 264 [pp]. 75 monochrome illustrations throughout, of which 16 are paper guarded and mounted on thick brown card stock. Foxing to the early and latter pages and the overlapping untrimmed page edges, spine sun faded, pencil name inside the front cover, hinges sound and tight. We currently hold in stock 1 other title by this author. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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MacGregor, Alasdair Alpin [Alasdair Alpin MacGregor (1899 - 1970) was a Scottish writer and photographer, known for a large number of travel books, he also wrote on Scottish folklore, and was a published poet].

(Book #ID 94335)

Published by Methuen & Co. Ltd., 36 Essex Street, Strand, London First Edition 1943. 1943.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original maroon cloth covers, white title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5¼''. Contains [ix] 204 printed pages of text with sepia frontispiece and monochrome photographs throughout. Spine slightly sun faded and in Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Crawford, J. H. [James Hunter Crawford] Illustrations by John Williamson

(Book #ID 97548)

Published by John Macqueen, Hastings House, Norfolk Street, London First Edition 1896. 1896.

First edition hard back binding in burgundy cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, gilt roundel to the front cover, page edges dyed red. 8vo. 8'' x 6''. Ex Falkirk District Library with stamps to the end papers and stamp to the copyright page. Contains 280 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Library reinforced hinges, light rubbing to the covers and in Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Graham, William

(Book #ID 45372)

Published by The Ramsay Head Press, 36 North Castle Street, Edinburgh Third Revised Edition 1980. Edinburgh 1980.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original light blue paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. ISBN 0902859714. Contains 231 printed pages of text. Without any ownership markings. Fine condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with sun fading to the spine, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. We currently hold in stock 15 other titles by this author. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Aikman, James

(Book #ID 110717)

Published by Blackie, Fullarton & Co., East Clyde Street, Glasgow First Edition 1827. 1827.

First edition hard back binding in contemporary half black leather, spine divided into five panels, gilt lettering to the second and fourth, tools to the others, marble paper sides. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 572 pp with monochrome portrait frontispiece. 25 mm split to leather of upper front gutter, edges and corners rubbed, shallow rubs to leather gutters and in Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Norman MacCaig and Alexander Scott

(Book #ID 42506)

Published by Calder and Boyars, 18 Brewer Street, London First Edition 1970. London 1970.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original plum paper covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 6'' 271 pp. ISBN 714501786. Near Fine condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with light tanning of the white paper to the edges, small tear to the top of the lower cover, price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. This book is not signed by the authors. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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(Book #ID 42890)

Published by Ward, Lock & Co. Ltd., Warwick House, Salisbury Square, London 1900. 1900.

Publisher's original scarlet cloth covered thick card covers, black lettering to the spine, the upper and lower panels. 8vo 6½'' x 4¼'' 40 pages of illustrated advertisements followed by 184 pages of printed text, and a further 50 pages of illustrated advertisements. Seven fold-out and single page maps as called for, 40 monochrome illustrations throughout. Inside tape repair to the first map, tape repairs inside the cracked end papers, contents shaken, covers marked and darkening of the cloth to the spine, old letter stamp down the fore edge. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Shaw, John

(Book #ID 44915)

Published by John Donald Publishers Ltd., Edinburgh First Edition 1984. Edinburgh 1984.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. ISBN 0859760723. Contains [xii] 606 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and maps. Couple of pencil notes inside the front cover. Fine condition book, in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, spine not faded. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Anderson, George Murray

(Book #ID 65004)

Published by New Horizon, 5 Victoria Drive, Bognor Regis, W. Sussex First Edition 1979. W. Sussex 1979.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original shiny red paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 203 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. SIGNED by the Author to the half-title page 'George Anderson with Best Wishes, July 1980'. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0861162289

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Hugh MacDiarmid [1892-1978]

(Book #ID 110452)

Published by Scottish Academic Press Ltd., 25 Perth Street, Edinburgh First Edition 1978. 1978.

First edition in publisher's original wire stitched yellow card wrap covers (soft back). 8vo. 8'' x 6''. Contains 68 pp. In Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Murray, The Right Hon. Sir Andrew H. A. [Introduction by]

(Book #ID 46944)

Published by The Trustees of the Scottish National War Memorial circa 1980. 1980.

Publisher's original twine bound camel brown card wrap covers with embossed gilt emblem to the front cover. 4to. 10½'' x 8¼''. Contains 3 printed pages of text followed by 29 pages of monochrome photographic illustrations. Without any ownership markings and in Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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(Book #ID 107086)

Published by National Museum of Antiquaries of Scotland 1963. 1963.

Stapled offprint white paper wrap covers [soft back]. Quarto. 9½'' x 7¼''. Contains pp 196-210 with text figures followed by 2 plates. Settlement first recorded in 1534, though the tower was ruinous in Armstrong's time, other buildings may have been occupied. On the Dawyck estate plan of 1797 the site has been abandoned. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Mackinnon, James

(Book #ID 45360)

Published by Longmans, Green and Co. Ltd., 39 Paternoster Row, London First Edition 1921. London 1921.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original royal blue cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains [viii] 298 printed pages of text. Foxing to the end papers, without any ownership markings, corners sharp and pointed and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Grierson, E.

(Book #ID 107828)

Published by Seeley Service & Co., 196 Shaftesbury Avenue, London New and Revised Edition 1950. 1950.

Hard back binding in publisher's original light blue cloth covered boards, worn blocked and lettered gilt back. 16mo. 6'' x 4¼''. Contains (xvi), 160 pp with 58 monochrome illustrations and archive photographs throughout. Slight spine slant and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Engraved by Joseph Swan, Descriptions by John M. Leighton [William Ewart Gladstone (1809-1898) British Liberal Statesman and Prime Minister].

(Book #ID 49649)

Published: Glasgow: Joseph Swan, Engraver, London: Moon, Boys and Graves, Printsellers to the King First Edition 1830. Glasgow and London 1830.

First edition hard back binding in half navy calf covers, six gilt raised cross bands to the spine, gilt title and author lettering on deep burgundy morocco to one compartment, rich navy marble covers and page edges. Quarto. 11'' x 9''. Contains [viii] [x] [4] 168 printed pages of text with 42 single-sided monochrome engravings throughout. List of Subscribers. From the library and private estate of Sir John Gladstone [1764-1851] Father of William Gladstone [1809-1898], British Liberal Statesman and Prime Minister, with the Fasque House [a derivative of a Gaelic word simply meaning shelter] book plate to the front paste down. Just a little sporadic foxing to the first 30 pages, one small tear to the top inner gutter of page 23, very minor rubs to the extremities, without any ownership markings, binding firm, square and sound, and in Very Good clean and presentable condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Maloney, Paul

(Book #ID 47951)

Published by Manchester University Press, 316-324 Oxford Road, Manchester. First Edition 2003. Manchester 2003.

First edition in publisher's original archive illustrated white card wrap covers, black title and author lettering to the spine, gilt lettering to the upper panel. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. ISBN 0719061474. Contains [xiv] 240 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. In very near Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Loosely enclosed is a SIGNED and dated letter from the author's private residence concerning the publication of the book. Also enclosed is an invitation to a drinks reception to celebrate the launch of the book. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Hutton, Barbara [Illustrations by I. Lawson]

(Book #ID 47960)

Published by Griffith, Farran, Okeden & Welsh, Newbery House, London March 1890. London 1890.

Hard back binding in publisher's original cornflower blue cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, yellow lettering and green printed illustration of two men in kilts to the upper panel. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 383 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. End papers cracked, a little damp soiling to the fore edge of front and rear boards, contents clean. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Dunn, Douglas [Edited by]

(Book #ID 48886)

Published by B. T. Batsford Ltd., 4 Fitzhardinge Street, Portman Square, London First Edition 1979. London 1979.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original green paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. ISBN 0713414146. Contains 127 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Without any ownership markings. Fine condition book, in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Junior, Allan [Illustrated by Gregor McGregor]

(Book #ID 48969)

Published by Valentine & Sons Ltd., Dundee and London Third Edition June 1925. London 1925.

Publisher's original brown card wrap covers. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 36 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Without any ownership markings. Near Fine condition book in Very Good condition tartan dust wrapper with just a little rubbing across the top edges and corners, humorous cartoon to the front cover. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Credland, Geoffrey and George Murray

(Book #ID 49807)

Published by Scottish Television Ltd., London First Edition 1969. London 1969.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue and orange paper covers, black title and author lettering to the spine and the front cover. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 259 printed pages of text. Without any ownership markings and in Fine condition, no dust wrapper, unused new book. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Thomson, Alan

(Book #ID 49838)

Published by Lochar Publishing Ltd., Moffat First Edition 1990. Moffat 1990.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. Quarto 10'' x 10''. ISBN 0948403268. Contains [x] 120 printed pages of text with colour and monochrome photographs throughout. Without any ownership markings. Fine condition book, in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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[William Holmes & Co. Ltd]

(Book #ID 49929)

Published by William Holmes & Co. Ltd., 70 Ingram Street, Glasgow May 1936. 1936.

22½'' x 17'' cloth backed 20 section red and black map with pink card covers. Four small ink blobs to the map, a little foxing to the first folded section, card covers a little soiled. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Shepherd, Ian A. G.

(Book #ID 108328)

Published by Her Majesty's Stationery Office for Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland First Edition 1986. 1986.

First edition in publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers (soft back). Quarto 10'' x 8''. Contains 184 pp with colour and monochrome illustrations, maps and archive photographs throughout, colour map on inside of rear cover. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0114924538

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Carrick, John Donald with William Motherwell and Andrew Henderson

(Book #ID 109379)

Published by Robert Forrester, Stockwell Street and David Roberston, St. Vincent Street, Glasgow | Simpkin, Marshall & Co. Stationers Hall Court and Paternoster Row, London New Edition 1868. 1868.

Hard back binding in quarter black leather, the spine divided into six panels, gilt and burgundy morocco lettering labels in the second and fourth, parallel twin gilt detail lines dividing the others, black cloth sides, top edge gilt. 12mo. 7½'' x 5¼''. First published in 1835, this collection of Scottish tales includes contributions by John Donald Carrick, William Motherwell, Andrew Henderson and others. Contains (xxxviii), 528 pp with small illustrations. Off-setting to the title page, new end papers, dusty page edges, else in Very Good sound condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Littlejohn, James

(Book #ID 51510)

Published by Routledge & Kegan Paul, Limited, Broadway House, 68-74 Carter Lane, London First Edition 1963. London 1963.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original dark green cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains [xvi] 300 printed pages of text with two maps. Pencil lines and some notes to the margins. Very Good condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with shallow rubs to the spine ends and upper corners, not price clipped 25s. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Armstrong, Sybil [Illustrated by the Author] Jacket Illustration by William McLaren

(Book #ID 99710)

Published by Hutchinson & Co. (Publishers) Ltd., 3 Fitzroy Square, London First Edition 1977. 1977.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original air force blue paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8¾'' x 5¾''. Contains 143 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrated tail pieces. Spine ends scuffed. Very Good condition book in Good condition illustrated dust wrapper with repaired 20 mm closed tear to the upper front edge, rubs to the lower front corner and spine ends, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0091288509

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Tytler, Patrick Fraser

(Book #ID 110701)

Published by William P. Nimmo, Edinburgh Second Edition 1864. 1864.

Volume II of four volumes. Second edition hard back binding in publisher's original embossed claret cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back, tawny brown end papers. 12mo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains (xiv), 408 pp + 8 pp publisher's catalogue. From the private library of 'The Saltire Society, Gladstone's Land, Edinburgh' with label to this effect to the front paste down, spine much sun faded, else in Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Jones, S. J. [Edited by]

(Book #ID 110670)

Published by Dundee Local Executive Committee of B.A.A.S. First Edition 1968. 1968.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original emerald green cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back and front. Quarto. 10'' x 8''. Contains 391 pp with 52 monochrome plates, 61 text figures, 51 tables, fold-out map of Dundee to rear. Ex academic library with tape traces and stamps to end papers, lower spine end soft. Near Very Good condition book in Very Good condition, dust wrapper with sun fading to red of spine with adhered Dewey number, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Richey, J. E. [Revision by A. G. Macgregor and F. W. Anderson]

(Book #ID 53579)

Published by Her Majesty's Stationery Office, London Third Edition 1964. London 1964.

Publisher's original card wrap covers. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 120 printed pages of text with fold-out plates and monochrome illustrations throughout. Ink ownership name inside and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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