Resultados de búsqueda: Scottish Interest from Bird's Books

Edinburgh: David Douglas, 10 Castle Street Edinburgh, 1901. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Good. David Douglas, 10 Castle Street Edinburgh, 1901. 1st Edition . Good. Former library book cloth hardcover with bookplate and card holder to front & back. Library stamps to front & rear. 119pp. WIth 9 plates and illustrations throughout. One plate is slightly torn. Generally clean & intact.

Edinburgh: Edinburgh: Ayr & Wigton Archaeological Association, 1883. First edition. Hardcover. Very Good. Edinburgh: Edinburgh: Ayr & Wigton Archaeological Association, 1883. First edition. Very Good. First edition. Limited edition of 450 copies of which this is no. 54. Approx. 12'' by 9'', rebound in dark blue cloth with gilt titles on spine. Xxxvi + 232pp including index, tissue guarded frontispiece, illustrated with 2 double page engraved views of Ayr, facsimiles of documents & map in text. 2 minor tears on half title page. Ex reference library with bookplate on front pastedown, number on spine, bookplate & reverse of title page, single stamp on upper edge. No other obvious library markings, inner book is clean & in very good + condition.***Over 1kg & may require extra overseas postage***

Glasgow, 1856. First edition. Hardcover. Fair. Small 8vo., 239pp illustrated with 24 plates. original blind-stamped cloth. No author stated on title page. Spine dull, frayed at top and bottom. Binding cracked at front and rear pastedown. Contemporary name written at preface page dated 1868. First Edition. Bottom corner of one page missing, with no loss to illustration. Ex reference library with few markings. Library number on front pastedown and reverse of title page, pictorial bookplate on rear pastedown. Single stamp on upper edge, inner book clean with no other obvious library markings. An ironic and facetious look at Glasgow and some of its notable citizens, much based on true events of the time (1852-1856). The council, judiciary, church, philanthropists are some of those targeted by this satirical humour. ’Some narrow minded persons may take offence at the freedom with which their public and official duties are discussed; but the wiser portion find only matter for a hearty laugh at the same… Leer más

Glasgow: Brown, Son & Ferguson Ltd, 1937. First edition. Hardcover. Good. 8vo blue cloth boards with gilt titles on spine. Some loss of colour to the binding on covers. 254pp including index, illustrated with photographs of some of the steamers. Contains a list of the boats with the acquisition, build and disposal date, the class of steamer, length of service and other information. Frontis loose.

Blackie and Son Ltd, Glasgow & Dublin, 1902. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Good/No Jacket. Blackie and Son Ltd, Glasgow & Dublin, 1902. 1st Edition . Good/No Jacket. Approx 9'' tall, original publishers cloth binding with gilt titles on spine & decorative front. Vii + 368pp, with fold out frontispiece & 15 other maps (mostly fold out). 'This is a review of the coal resources of Scotland and the geological conditions under which the coal-seams and associated strata are found in the various districts.' Corners & spine a little bumped, occasional age spotting & creasing of maps. Previous owner's name (dated 1909) on front endpapers. Ex reference library with bookplate to front pastedown, number on spine & within, stamps on reverse of plates, one on endpapers, one at front & end of book, & one on upper edge. Generally the inner book is nice & clean and in very good condition.***** Heavy and may require extra overseas postage*****

Pulteney Press, Caithness, 1986. 1st Edition. Soft cover. Very Good. Pulteney Press, Caithness, 1986. 1st Edition . Very Good. 8vo, limited edition of 500 copies. Ex reference library copy with bookplate on front pastedown, single stamp on title page, number on spine. No other library markings , the inner book is clean & in near fine condition.

Edinburgh: Waugh and Innes, 1834. First edition. Hardcover. Very Good. 8vo, green cloth boards with gilt tiles on spine. Library rebound with name in gilt on front cover. Scarce first edition of this treatise on superstitions, their origins and the customs associated with them. Contents include chapters on Evil Eye, Invocations, and Maledictions; Occult Infection and Cure of Maladies; Miscellaneous Remedies, or Antidotes to Disease; Amulets; Analogies to Propitiatory Sacrifice; Propitiatory Charms; Faculties Ascribed to Sorcerers; Superstitions Relative to Marriage; Doctrine of Sympathy; Ingredients and Instruments Superstition and Sorcery; Mystical Plants; Mystical Animals; Mystical Mankind; Prognostication, Divination; Imaginary Beings; Spectral Illusions; The Tongues; Tests, Trial, Conviction and Punishment of Sorcery. With errata, Addenda and index. A fascinating book. Ex reference library with minimal markings, pictorial bookplate on front pastedown, handwritten library number to reserve of… Leer más

Glasgow: James Hedderwick & Sons, Glasgow, 1901. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Good/No Jacket. James Hedderwick & Sons, Glasgow, 1901. 1st Edition . Good/No Jacket. A rare 1st edition of this book. X + 188pp and 7 figures/fold out plans (3 in colour). 70 monochrome figures throughout text. Library rebound in blue cloth boards with gilt lettering and number. Bookplate and stamp to front endpapers. Handwritten number to inside, otherwise no obvious library markings. Nice and clean inside .***** Heavy and may require extra overseas postage*****

Edinburgh, David Douglas., 1882. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Good/No Jacket. Edinburgh, David Douglas., 1882. 1st Edition . Good/No Jacket. 8vo royal blue cloth with gilt titles. Vol I xlix + 457pp and 20 pp of bookseller cat. Vol II xlix, 509 pp. Ex reference book with bookplates to front pastedown and library stamp to rear. No other obvious library markings. Tightly bound. Some discolouration to endpapers. ***** Heavy and may require extra overseas postage*****

David Douglas, Edinburgh, 1877. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Fair. David Douglas, Edinburgh, 1877. 1st Edition . Fair. 11.5'' tall by 9.25''. Half bound in leather with marbled gilt tiles on spine, upper edge gilt. Binding shows shelf wear & a piece is missing from the top of the spine (see picture). Limited to 350 copies, of which this is no. 19. Lxv + 205pp with frontispiece. Small ink stain on frontispiece/tissue guard (see pictures). Ex reference library with decorative bookplate to rear pastedown, single stamp on front endpaper & upper edge, handwritten numbers on reverse of title page. No other obvious library markings, inner book is clean & in very good condition. ***Over 1kg & may require extra overseas postage.***

Alexander Gardner, Paisley, 1908. 1st Edition. Very Good. Alexander Gardner, Paisley, 1908 1st Edition Hardcover Very Good 7'' tall, blue cloth with faded gilt titles on spine 215pp with frontispiece & 5 other plates Tales of the many Scots who were forced into exile abroad or banished from their hometowns, during a period of religious persecution in the 17th century A scarce original copy of this book Ex reference library with minimal markings, decorative bookplate to front paste down & one stamp to front & rear endpapers, handwritten number No other obvious library markings, inner book is lovely & clean

Published by The Lords Commissioners of Her Majesty's Treasury, Ordnance Survey Office, 1867. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Fair. Published by The Lords Commissioners of Her Majesty's Treasury, Ordnance Survey Office, 1867. 1st Edition . Fair. Complete in 3 Parts. Elephant folio, approx. 22'' by 16''. Original quarter leather with blue cloth binding, titles & Royal crest in gilt on front cover & emblem on back cover. All parts show shelf wear, particularly at corners/edges/spine. All absent outer spine. Upper edge gilt. Occasional foxing/marks throughout, particularly at front of parts II & III. Inner books generally in good condition for their age. Part I (1867), scrape to front cover, xviii + 43pp with 78 manuscripts illustrated on 41 plates. Part II (1870), Xxii + 68pp, 84 facsimiles, Part III (1871), Xvi + 108 facsimiles & accompanying text. This set covers all the major events in Scotland's history from 900 AD, royal marriages, deaths, battles, letters, charters etc to the Treaty of Union (1706).… Leer más

London: Printed for the Cottonian Society, 1879. First edition. Good. London: Printed for the Cottonian Society, 1879 First edition Hardcover Good First Edition Original terracotta pebble grain cloth with bevel edge, gilt titles on spine 8vo, 59pp including index A little wear to spine & corners, some cracking to inner spine Ex reference library with minimal markings; pictorial bookplate to rear pastedown, no other obvious library markings Inner book is clean with some pages uncut

Glasgow: Printed by A. Foulis and sold by D. Allan., 1788. Hardcover. Good +. David Allan. Glasgow: Printed by A. Foulis and sold by D. Allan., 1788. Good +. David Allan. 4to, rebound in quarter leather with brown cloth boards, titles in gilt on spine. Corners a little bumped. This edition illustrated with 10 aqua-tints of scenes by David Allan. X + 111pp followed by 17pp of glossary / explanation of Scots words and 18pp of music. Title & half title pages loose & a bit grubby with previous owner's name on. A few marks etc comensurate with age, some professional repairs particularly to plates. Ink stain as can be seen and there's a mark on the front endpapers, where a bookplate has been partially removed, please see pictures.

Glasgow: John Tweed, 1871. Hardcover. Fair. “or An account of its origins, rise and progress…..”. 8vo, half leather with brown cloth boards. Binding rubbed especially at edges, vol. II spine detached on one side, rear board attached but loose. Marbled endpapers and edges. 1279pp illustrated with engraved frontispieces, fold out plate of seals, fold out plan, fold out view of Glasgow Fair and other engravings throughout text. Vol I generally very clean inside, occasional chipping, tear to one plate. Vol II generally clean inside, with some age spotting, frontis and endpapers present but detached. Ex reference library with bookplate & sticker on front pastedowns, stamps on endpapers, first and last pages and on one plate, library number handwritten on reverse of title page. A reprint of of John M'Ure's A View of the the City of Glasgow (1736), edited and with additional material by Gordon.***Over 1kg and may require additional overseas postage***

Glasgow: William Hodge and Company, 1903. First edition. Hardcover. Good. Glasgow: William Hodge and Company, 1903. First edition. Good. First edition. 8vo. Original binding with marbled boards, gilt titles on spine. Some shelf wear and a small portion at the top of the spine is missing, old sticker mark. Xii + 437pp. Each poet has a brief biography followed by the poems. Poets include luminaries such as Zachary Boyd, John Mayne, Joanna Baille and many more. Ex reference library with pictorial bookplate on rear pastedown, single stamp on front endpaper & one other page, blind stamp on title & first page. No other obvious library markings, the inner book is generally clean and in very good condition.

7:84 Publications, Edinburgh, 1985. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. 7:84 Publications, Edinburgh, 1985. 1st Edition . Very Good/Very Good. 8vo, 112pp. A modern classic which explores themes of working class life in Glasgow. Set in 1940's Glasgow, this strongly influenced the development of Scottish theatre. Ex reference library with bookplate & single stamp on front pastedown, single stamp on front endpapers, library number on reverse of title page. No other obvious library markings. The inner book is in near fine condition.

Edinburgh: Mainstream Publishing, 2000. First edition. Hardcover. Very good +/Very good +. Black cloth boards with very good + pictorial dust jacket. 189pp. The sequel to Glasser’s autobiographical Gorbal’s trilogy, which described his journey away from growing up in the Gorbals to further education in Oxford. However his childhood and its legacy never left him.

Polygon Books, Edinburgh, 1984. Hardcover. Good/Good. Polygon Books, Edinburgh, 1984. Good/Good. Hardcover with colour jacket with illustration of Edinburgh Castle hill on the front cover by Jessie M. King. Reproduced by Polygon books from the 1910 original by T. N. Foulis. Ex library with bookplate inside, 2 stamps & library number on spine (see picture). Nice & clean inside. Small tear to reverse of dust jacket. Unpaginated 25 monochrome illustrations of buildings & places in the fair city of Edinburgh (including Leith), each comes with a brief description/history on the facing page. A lovely little book for Edinburghers everywhere.

Fife: Stuart George Hall, 2004. First edition. Softcover. Very Good +. 8vo, softcover, 244pp illustrated with photographs, maps and plates. Signed by the author on the title page. ‘This book celebrates the spiritual heritage of the Episcopal Church’. Slight shelf wear to lower front corner, otherwise in near fine condition.