Sketches from Nature, by John M’Diarmid, 1830

An uncommon first edition of this collection of essays and descriptive sketches by John M'Diarmid (1790-1852), Scottish journalist, author and editor of the Dumfries and Galloway Standard. Drawing upon observations of rural life, nature, local characters and everyday experiences, the work combines humour, social commentary and reflections on Scottish manners and customs. Written in an engaging and accessible style, Sketches from Nature offers an interesting glimpse into provincial Scottish society during the early nineteenth century.

Sketches from Nature, by John M’Diarmid.

Published by Oliver & Boyd, Edinburgh; and Simpkin & Marshall, London, 1830. First edition. Printed in Dumfries by John M’Diarmid & Co.

A good hard hardback with tan leather spine and corners. With raised bands with gilt rules, and black gilt Morocco title label. With marbled paper over boards. Covers are scuffed and bumped. Endpapers cracked to gutter at front inner hinge, but all holding. Some offsetting to endpapers opposite turn-ins.

Text is bright and clean throughout with occasional light usage mark. 1st page of the Preface with slightly chipped lower corner.

Text in English.

388pp.

Dimensions: Approximately 175mm high x 114mm wide x 26mm deep.

Weight approximately 379g.