SCOTLAND AND THE SCOTS
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Unless otherwise indicated, all books in this list are in sound, usable condition ("very good"), in the original cloth binding and are 8vo. (approximately 6" X 9" in size.) Most are not new; however, previous owners' names, bookplates, stamps and other marks of ownership are not noted unless such markings are disfiguring. Bindings on older books will usually show normal signs of wear and use relative to the age of the book. Excessive wear or damage is noted in the description. Books whose condition is above average are also noted.
0905019 Discovering Galloway, by Innes MacLeod. Published by John Donald Publishers Ltd., Edinburgh, 1986. Index, illus., photos, softcover, 8vo., 280 pp. VG condition. Part travel, part history. Galloway is located on the west coast of Scotland. $20.00
0905023 From Esk to Tweed, Harbors, Ships and Men of the East Coast of Scotland, by Bruce Lenman. Published by Blackie & Son Limited, Glasgow in 1975. Index, notes and references, illus., photos, maps, tables, black cloth, dj., 8vo., 255 pp. VG condition. A history of the ports and harbors along the coast from Esk to Tweed. $22.50
0905017 Newhaven-on-Forth, Port of Grace, by Tom McGowran. Published by John Donald Publishers Ltd., Edinburgh, 1985. Index, biblio., photos., b&w and color illus., maps, softcover, 8vo., 252 pp. VG condition. This history, covering 450 years, blends historical fact with amusing anecdotes which combine to give a complete picture of the people who lived there. Uncommon. $30.00
805058 The Dewar Manuscripts, Volume One, Scottish West Highland Folk Tales [all that were published], tales collected originally in Gaelic by John Dewar. Published by William Maclellan, Glasgow in 1963. Indexes, biblio., notes, illus., photos, yellow cloth, dj. (soiled), 4to., 397 pp. VG condition. Exceedingly scarce in North America. $145.00
910111 Glimpses of Old and New Dundee, by A. H. Millar. Published by Malcolm C. MacLeod, in Dundee, Scotland in 1925. 1st edition. Indexes, adverts, red cloth (spots on front and rear cover, ink notations inside rear cover), dj.(VG), 8vo., VG condition, 192+ pp. Inscribed to James Rathway Wilson, Esq., by the author in 1925. Includes sections on the origin of Dundee and its name, the origin of Dundee street names, the origin of Dundee parks, and a lengthy section on notable Dundee business men, past and present with detailed business histories. Exceedingly scarce in dust jacket. $100.00
603046 Blairgowrie, Stormont, and Strathmore Worthies, by Henry Dryerre. Published by John Menzies & Co., Edinburgh, 1903. George G. Lawson’s copy. Index, illus., ports., frontis., dark green cloth (corners and edges a little worn), 12mo., 446 pp. Book is little cocked, but otherwise in VG condition. 51 biographical sketches and 45 portraits. Fifty-one detailed biographical sketches of individuals who made their mark in this Perthshire area. Some sketches include a considerable amount of genealogical detail. People of all social classes are subjects of the sketches. $75.00
202055 Edinburgh Academy Register: A Record of all Those Who Have Entered Since its Foundation in 1824. With War Supplement 1824-1914 . . . Published by The Edinburgh Academical Club, Edinburgh, 1914. Index, cloth, 4to., 638 + 143 pp. A somewhat worn copy, near VG. #1204 of 2000 copies. Individual entries may includes military record, occupation, parents, spouse, death date. $75.00
207084 The Steel Bonnets: The Story of the Anglo-Scottish Border Reivers, by George MacDonald Fraser. Harper-Collins, 4th printing, 1995. Index, photos, maps, softcovers, 8vo., 404 pp. This has become a sought-after history documenting the Scottish Border Wars. By the author of the "Flashman" series. $20.00
108444 Notes on the Parish of Kilmadock and Borough of Doune, compiled by Moray S. MacKay. Author published, 1952. Illus., maps, folding pedigree chart, softcovers (spine crudely taped and still sticky), 8vo., 113 + pp. The book is not well produced and the text on the right edges of some pages has been trimmed off. $25.00
108294 Edinburgh: Official Guide Issued for the Corporation, by Messrs John Menzies & Co., Ltd. Published by the City of Ediburg, circa 1935. Index, illus., photos., adverts, folding map, softcovers, 8vo., 192 pp. Lacks front cover. "The city and its Interests & Activities described, with Illustrations in Colour and Black and White." $ 7.50
108293 Discovering Scottish Castles, by Mike Salter. Published by Shire Publications, Ltd., Aylesbury, Bucks, 1985. Index, biblio., illus., stiff wraps, 12mo., 160 pp. The location and some history is given for more than 1,000 castles. $ 10.00
906336The Making of Urban Scotland, by Ian H. Adams. McGill-Queen's, Montreal, 1978, 303 pp., 8vo., index, photos, maps, charts, cloth, dj., Near fine condition. A somewhat scholarly history of the growth and development of Scottish cities, from the medieval 'burgh' to modern planned communities $22.50
906377 Villages of Edinburgh Volume 1, by Malcolm Cant. John Donald, Edinburgh, 1986, 239 pp., Limited edition, 8vo., illus, biblio, index, cloth, dj., as new, Focuses on the history of 9 suburban villages. One of a limited, signed edition of 500. $25.00
906380 The Field of Thistles. Scotland's Past and Scotland's People, by Monica Clough. MacDonald, Edinburgh, 1983, 176 pp., square 8vo., index, illus, cloth, dj., Fine condition. A short readable history of Scotland with charming woodcut illustrations by Willie Rodger. $20.00
906381 The Firth of Clyde, by W. D. Cocker. Blackie, London, 64 pp., 8vo., 8 col. illus., endpaper map, cloth, chipped dj., VG condition. Description and history of the area. One of the 'Beautiful Homeland' series. $12.50
906401 The Register of the Privy Seal of Scotland Vol. VII A.D. 1575 - 1580 (Registrum Secreti Sigilli Regum Scotorum), Gordon Donaldson [editor]. H. M. Stationery Office, Edinburgh, 1966, 583 pp., 4to., index, blue embossed cloth, VG condition. $35.00
906444 History of Scotland, by Cliff Hanley. Dorset Press, Greenwich, CT, 1990, 192 pp., small folio, index, illus, photos, cloth, dj., Previous owner's seal and blind stamp on title page, o/w near fine condition. A readable, profusely illustrated one-volume history. $22.50
906453 Tartans, by Christian Hesketh. Octopus Books, London, 1972, 96 pp., 8 vo, col. & b/w illus., VG condition. except for previous owner's long title page inscription, a nice copy. The history and evolution of the tartan, with fine color illustrations. $12.50
906492 The Survival of Scotland. A New History of Scotland from Roman Times to the Present Day, by Eric Linklater. Doubleday & Co., Garden City, 1968, 376 pp., 1st edition, 8 vo, index, biblio., cloth, dj.(worn), Good condition. A well-written one-volume reference. Binding and dj. show some wear. $12.50
906497 The Western Isles, by Alasdair A. MacGregor. Robert Hale, London, 1949, 366 pp., 1st edition, 8vo., index, photos., folding map, cloth, Near VG condition; somewhat shabby, A synthesis of history, legend and topography, useful for anyone whose research leads to this part of Scotland. $17.50
906499 Scottish Pageantry, by Albert Mackie. Hutchison, London, 1967, 256 pp., 1st edition, 8vo., Index, illus., photos, cloth (edges faded), dj.(Spine worn), VG condition. A chronicle of Scottish history and culture. $20.00
906543 Highland Clans and Tartans, by R. W. Munro. Octopus Books, London, 1977, 128 pp., 4to., index, illus, photos, map, cloth, dj., Fine condition except previous owners notes on rear endpaper, An excellent introduction to the Scotish clan system, profusely illustrated. A great reference. $20.00
906544 Highland Clans and Tartans, by R. W. Munro. Crescent Books, London, 1987, 128 pp., 4to., index, illus, photos, map, cloth, dj., Fine condition. An excellent introduction to the Scottish clan system, profusely illustrated. A great reference. $22.50
906545 Highland Clans and Tartans, by R. W. Munro. Octopus Books, London, 1977, 128 pp., 4to., index, illus, photos, map, cloth, dj., Fine condition. An excellent introduction to the Scottish clan system, profusely illustrated. A great reference. $22.50
906546 The Hebrides, by W. H. Murray. A. S. Barnes, New York, 1966, 248 pp., 1st edition, 8 vo, photos, dj. (light wear), VG condition. An island by island commentary and description. Index, biblio notes. $17.50
906596 . Scotland's Heritage: A Pictorial Journey Through Scotland, by Lawrence Stenhouse. Collins, Glasgow, 1970, 207 pp., 4to., index, illus., photos, cloth, dj., VG condition. More than 350 photos illustrate the text. $20.00
906598 Ford: A Village in the West Highlands of Scotland, by John B. Stephenson. University Press of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, 1984, 174 pp., 1st edition, 8vo., illus., photos, charts, cloth, dj., as new, This study of a small village of 160 people in Argyllshire is an important contribution to Scottish local & social history. $17.50
906611 Land of the Scots, by Nigel Tranter. Hodder & Stoughton, London, 1968, 223 pp., 1st edition, small folio., profuse photos, cloth, light cover soil, o/w VG condition. A narrative and photo description of Scotland by a noted novelist. $20.00
910039 Locating Dialect in Discourse: The Language of Honest Men and Bonnie Lassies in Ayr, by Ronald K. S. Macaulay. Oxford University Press, Oxford, 1991, 293 pp., 1st edition, 8vo., index, references, tables, cloth, Dj., near fine condition. A useful dialect study, showing the importance of social class on language. $20.00