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Auction #120 begins on 16 Jan 2025

James Logan

The Scottish Gael; or, Celtic Manners, as Preserved among the Highlanders:

Being an Historical and Descriptive Account of the Inhabitants, Antiquities, and National Peculiarities of Scotland; more particularly of the Northern, or Gaelic Parts of the Country, where the Singular Habits of the Aboriginal Celts are most Tenaciously Retained.

Published: Smith, Elder, and Co., London, 1831

Edition: First edition

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2 volumes.

1st editions with seven hand-coloured plates.

A lovely miscellany of Scotland's early history including

its Celtic origins, religious beliefs, customs, the Clans with

their unique system and identifying tartan. Their weaponry

development and their distinctive Gaelic music and song is noted.

Recent quarter-leather binding with gilt titles and raised bands.

Beautiful hand-coloured plates and in-text embellishments.

The author's adept hand at diplomacy is evident in the books

dedication to William IV, King of Great Britain and Ireland at the

beginning of volume one and by placing His Majesty Louis Philippe I,

King of France at the top of the subscribers list in volume two!

A lovely set in very nice condition throughout.

Volume I.

xxviii, 384 pages + hand-coloured frontispiece.

3 hand-colour plates + 1 b/w plate + in-text illustrations and vignettes..

Volume II.

v, 436 pages + hand-coloured frontispiece.

2 hand-coloured plates + in-text illustrations and vignettes.

Recorded shipping weight 2000g.

Shipped and insured by recorded delivery.

  • Binding Condition: Fine
  • Overall Condition: very good
  • Size: 21.5 x 14 cm
  • Sold By: West Clare Rare Books
  • Contact Person: Tom Moloney
  • Country: Ireland
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Telephone: 0657087803
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