
Scottish Interest Books
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The Jacobite Peerage, Baronetage, Knightage, & Grants of Honour, Melville Henry Massue, Marquis de Ruvigny & Raineval, 1974 facsimile of original 1904 edition
Charles Skilton's facsimile edition of The Jacobite Peerage, which was originally issued in 1904 and was a fully subscribed print run on issue. The...
View full detailsThe Complete Baronetage, George Edward Cokayne, Alan Sutton, 1983
Originally published in 6 volumes, between 1900 and 1909, this volume brought all these books together into one substantial volume, photographicall...
View full detailsUnpublished Typescript; Journal of a Voyage from Scotland to China in 1839, by Agnes Paterson
A fascinating unpublished typescript journal of an 1839 voyage undertaken by Agnes Paterson from Scotland (nee Aird, 1809-1893). An introductory No...
View full detailsBritish Etchers 1850-1940, Kenneth M. Guichard, 1977, with 3 Signed etchings by Robin Tanner
A smart copy of this art book, which is particularly desirable in this first edition form as it contains 3 beautiful signed etchings by Robin Tanne...
View full detailsKearsley's Complete Peerage, of England, Scotland and Ireland; Together with An Extinct Peerage of the Three Kingdoms, 1799
A handsome copy of this early book of British Peerage. The book has been professionally rebound in the mid 20th Century, in full calf leather, very...
View full detailsThe History of England, by David Hume; A Large Folio Volume, 1806
An impressive, and imposing, large folio volume from the classic work by David Hume - almost 'elephant folio' in size. This large tome was part of ...
View full details'Dangerous Work', Diary of an Arctic Adventurer, Arthur Conan Doyle, Numbered Limited edition, 2012
In 1880, a young medical student named Arthur Conan Doyle, in need of remuneration and adventure, took time away from his medical studies in Edinbu...
View full detailsThe Guinness Book of Records, August 1955, First Trade Edition, First Impression
A copy of the very first printing of the Guinness Book of Records, which went on to became a worldwide publishing phenomenon. Initially produced as...
View full detailsThe Edinburgh Review, or Critical Journal for Oct 1803 - Jan 1804 (Vol III; Issue V and VI)
The Edinburgh Review, or Critical Journal: For Oct. 1803......Jan. 1804. To be continued Quarterly. Vol III (contains issues V and VI). With many d...
View full detailsMemoirs of The Pretenders and Their Adherents, John Heneage Jesse, 2 Vols, 1845
Memoirs of The Pretenders and Their Adherents, by John Heneage Jesse. In Two Volumes, complete. Published by Richard Bentley, London. 1845 first ed...
View full detailsJohnson; His Characteristics and Aphorisms, James Hay, 1884
Johnson: His Characteristics and Aphorisms, by James Hay, Minister of the Parish of Kirn. Published by Alexander Gardner, London and Paisley. 1884 ...
View full detailsThe Scots Magazine; New Series, December 1887 - November 1990, 5 Volumes
The Scots Magazine was found in 1739, and claims to be the world's oldest magazine still in publication today (although with gaps in its publicatio...
View full detailsChambers's Miscellany of Useful & Entertaining Tracts, bound as Vol VII (actually spanning Vols. XVIII-XX), 1847
A charming bound copy of Chambers Miscellany containing a wealth of informative essays and features to interest Victorian readers. Still an enterta...
View full detailsChambers's Miscellany of Instructive & Entertaining Tracts, Vols I-IV bound in 2 volumes, c. 1869
A charming set of Chambers Miscellany containing a wealth of informative essays and features to interest Victorian readers. Still an entertaining r...
View full detailsMemorials of Sir Gideon Murray of Elibank, Arthur C. Murray, Inscribed by author with ALS
A biography of Scottish courtier and landowner, Sir Gideon Murray of Elibank. There are a number of interesting additions to the book; The first fr...
View full detailsAnecdote Lives of William Hogarth, Sir Joshua Reynolds, Thomas Gainsborough, Henry Fuseli, Sir Thomas Lawrence, and J.M.W. Turner, John Timbs, 1872
An attractive prize presentation copy from Glasgow School of Art. Anecdote Lives of William Hogarth, Sir Joshua Reynolds, Thomas Gainsborough, Henr...
View full detailsThe Lives and Works of Michael Angelo and Raphael, R. Duppa and Quatremere De Quincy, 1872
An attractive prize presentation copy from Glasgow School of Art. The Lives and Works of Michael Angelo and Raphael. By R. Duppa and Quatremere De ...
View full detailsThe Literary Works of Joshua Reynolds, Henry William Beechy, In Two Volumes, complete, 1855-1870
An attractive prize presentation set from Glasgow School of Art. The Literary Works of Joshua Reynolds, First President of The Royal Academy. To Wh...
View full detailsHenry Dundas, Scots Guards; A Memoir, R.N. Dundas, Horatio F. Brown, 1921
A memoir of the life of Henry Dundas (1897-1918), who was killed in action on the Western front in France on the 27th September, during the attack ...
View full detailsThe Life and Times of Henry Lord Brougham, 3 Vols 1871, With Autograph Letter Signed
A complete 3 volume first edition biography of Henry Lord Brougham (1778-1868). Born in Edinburgh, he qualified as a barrister in 1808, before bein...
View full detailsEdinburgh Sketches & Memories, David Masson, 1892. Library copy from former British Prime Minister, Arthur James Balfour
Previously owned by Arthur James Balfour; First Earl of Balfour, former Conservative, British Prime Minister from 1902-1905. He also held various s...
View full detailsThe Greville Memoirs; A Journal of the Reigns of King George IV, King William IV and Queen Victoria, 3 Parts in 8 Volumes, Charles C.F. Greville, 1875-1887
Charles Cavendish Fulke Greville (1794-1865), held the office of Clerk of the Council in Ordinary and served under the three monarchs of King Georg...
View full detailsThe Rise and Progress of the Company of the Merchants of the City of Edinburgh 1681-1902, Alexander Heron, 1903
The Company of Merchants was formed to protect and promote the rights of merchants of the burgh of Edinburgh. The company still exists today as a m...
View full detailsDocuments Relative to the Reception at Edinburgh of the Kings and Queens of Scotland, 1561-1650. Printed 1822
A collection of historical documents relating to Mary Queen of Scots, King James the Sixth, King James VI and Queen Anne, King Charles I, and King ...
View full detailsAncient Deeds and Other Writs in the Mackenzie-Wharncliffe Charter-Chest, Privately Printed Limited edition, 1906
Ancient Deeds and Other Writs in the Mackenzie-Wharncliffe Charter-Chest. With Short Notices of Sir George Mackenzie of Rosehaugh; The First Earls ...
View full detailsQuasi Cursores; Portraits of the High Officers and Professors of Edinburgh University, Limited Edition, 1884
A limited edition produced to commemorate Edinburgh University's 300th anniversary. The book comprises biographical and visual portraits of the key...
View full detailsReporting Reminiscences, William Carnie, Subscribers edition, Author inscribed, Aberdeen University Press, 1902
This smart 3 volume set is by William Carnie, a leading Aberdeen journalist, and presents a kind of history of Aberdeen and surrounds during the se...
View full detailsThe Secretaries of State for Scotland 1926-76; Fifty Years of the Scottish Office, George Pottinger, 1979
The Secretaries of State for Scotland 1926-76; Fifty Years of the Scottish Office. By George Pottinger. Published by Scottish Academic Press, Edinb...
View full detailsThe Royal Society of Edinburgh (1783-1983); The First Two Hundred Years, Neil Campbell and R. Martin Smellie, 1983
The Royal Society of Edinburgh (1783-1983); The First Two Hundred Years, by Neil Campbell and R. Martin Smellie. With a Foreword by the Hon. Lord C...
View full detailsThe Highland Clans of Scotland, Their History and Traditions, George Eyre-Todd, 1923
The Highland Clans of Scotland, Their History and Traditions. By George Eyre-Todd. With an Introduction by A.M. Mackintosh. With One Hundred and Tw...
View full detailsSir Walter Scott and Scots Law, David Marshall, 1932
Scott's importance to literature really cannot be overstated - his work was highly influential and immensely popular across Europe at the time of w...
View full detailsSir Walter Scott As A Judge; His Decisions in the Sheriff Court of Selkirk, John Chisholm, 1918
Scott's importance to literature really cannot be overstated - his work was highly influential and immensely popular across Europe at the time of w...
View full detailsSir Walter Scott, John Buchan, 1932, Cassell
Scott's importance to literature really cannot be overstated - his work was highly influential and immensely popular across Europe at the time of w...
View full detailsMemories of Sir Walter Scott, James Skene, Basil Thomson, 1909, John Murray
Scott's importance to literature really cannot be overstated - his work was highly influential and immensely popular across Europe at the time of w...
View full detailsThe Journal of Sir Walter Scott 1825-32, From the Original Manuscript at Abbotsford, New Edition, 1891
Scott's importance to literature really cannot be overstated - his work was highly influential and immensely popular across Europe at the time of w...
View full detailsThe Annandale Family Book of the Johnstones, Earls and Marquises of Annandale, Sir William Fraser, 1894, Inscribed by Patrick Annandale
A scarce first edition set of this family history with presentation inscription to 'David Bogie' from 'Patrick Annandale', the 11th Earl of Annanda...
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