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The Pictorial History of Scotland
by James Taylor
- Used
- fair
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Fair/N/a
- Seller
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Palgrave, Ontario, Canada
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About This Item
London: Virtue & Co. Hardcover. Fair/N/a. This is a set of 8 books which are divisions of the 2 volumns of this history. They have blue embossed boards with gold crest near centred. Gold lettering and design on the spine. Following is a description of each book of the set: All have extensive history and beautiful steel engravings. Book 1 is missing part of the spine covering and the front hinge is cracked. Considerable edgewear. Front inside page is loose and has pencil writing on it. Next page has an engraving of The Regent Moray. After a few tissue guards (on of which has a small tear) is a picture of coins. No volumne or contents info. Book 2 opens with engraving of John KnoxNoticiable edgewear and some bumping. Some pages uncut and small mark underneath cover crest.Book 3 Some edgewear and bumping First engraving Battlefield at Preston Book 4 Some edgewear and small tears on rear board. First engraving of Sir William Wallace. Book 5Edgewear and tears on spine. First engraving scene of the battle of Drumclos.Book 6 edgewear part at spine and lower edge. First engraving James VI. Book 7 Edgewear and chip on upper spine and bumping. Small dent in rear board. Book 8 Some edgewear part lower spine First engraving James VII. At the rear of this book is the Index Title page for Vol 1, contents for each chapter and Title page and dedications for Vol 2. The illustration phrase is underlined in pen. No date given. I think it is the late 1800s and probably somewhat later than the 2 and 3 vol sets. This set is heavy - over 5 kg. Will cost extra to ship. Price reflects cover condition.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Hockley Books
(CA)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 003034
- Title
- The Pictorial History of Scotland
- Author
- James Taylor
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fair
- Jacket Condition
- N/a
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Virtue & Co
- Place of Publication
- London
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- History-Scotland-Art
Terms of Sale
Hockley Books
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About the Seller
Hockley Books
Biblio member since 2010
Palgrave, Ontario
About Hockley Books
Hockley Books specializes in Canadian History with a focus on local histories. In addition there is a good selection of biography and fiction especially literary fiction. Mysteries, travel etc add to the flavour.
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- Hinge
- The portion of the book closest to the spine that allows the book to be opened and closed.
- Title Page
- A page at the front of a book which may contain the title of the book, any subtitles, the authors, contributors, editors, the...
- Cracked
- In reference to a hinge or a book's binding, means that the glue which holds the opposing leaves has allowed them to separate,...
- Spine
- The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....