The Merchistonian, Volume Thirty-fifth, 1908

The Merchistonian was the long-running magazine of Merchiston Castle School, Edinburgh, published for the school community, alumni, and supporters. Each volume typically compiles several issues from the academic year, combining reports on school life, sports results, academic achievements, prize lists, and alumni news, alongside literary contributions, essays, and illustrations. These volumes now provide a valuable record of late 19th and early 20th century Scottish independent school life, capturing the traditions, values, and activities of one of Scotland’s leading boys’ schools.

The Merchistonian, Volume Thirty-fifth. Contains 4 issues of 'The Merchistonian' from December 1907 to August 1908.

Printed by H. & J. Pillans & Wilson, Printers, Edinburgh, 1908.

A very good hardback with burgundy leather spine and corners (spine faded to brown), with raised gilt bands and black morocco label with gilt titles. With burgundy cloth over boards. With some light scuffing and bumping. Soundly bound. Previous owner's name (A.W. Duke) written to Supplement near the rear.

Text is very good - clean and bright throughout. Contains frontispiece + an additional 3 engraved plates, on a slightly thicker ivory toned stock. With decorative speckled edges to text block, as issued.

Text in English.

iv + 312pp (including illustrations in the text) + 89pp 'Report of Merchiston School with Form Orders, Prize List, Session 1907-1908' + 24pp 'Merciston Castle School Register; Supplement 1904-1907'. 

Dimensions: 215mm high x 146mm wide x 28mm deep.

Weight approximately 766g (unpacked).