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: Very good
- 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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