Fullarton, Glasgow, 1840. New Impression. Hardcover. Good. Volume 1 only of a four volume set. Would appear to be about the third or fourth impression of the first edition ( 1834 ). Clean, tight and sound copy in the publisher's grey/green cloth gilt, one or two gatherings loosening. Binding rubbed at corners and spine ends, spine a little sunned. Small bookplate to front pastedown. X + ( 2 ) + lxxii + 447 pages. Fold out hand-coloured map of Scotland showing clan territories, 4 engraved plates. Size: 8vo. Quantity Available: 1. Category: History ; Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 0022384. .

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Bookseller: Steve Liddle (GB)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 0022384
Title: A History of the Highlands and of the Highland Clans. Volume 1
Author: Browne, James
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Good
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: New Impression
Publisher: Fullarton
Place of Publication: Glasgow
Date Published: 1840
Keywords: BZDB28 Scotland Scottish Scots Clan Gaelic History ; A History of the Highlands and of the Highland Clans Volume 1 Browne James

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