Lot 268
Erskine, David Stewart, 11th Earl of Buchan
Auction: 16 September 2009 at 12:00 BST
Description
The anonymous and fugitive essays. Edinburgh: J. Ruthven, 1812. Volume 1 only, presentation copy inscribed "To Mr Veitch of Inchbonnie as a mark of my regard. Buchan, Dryburgh Abbey, Feb. 21, 1822"; 12mo, engraved title, original boards, uncut; [Edinburgh] The stranger's guide to Edinburgh. Edinburgh: T. Brown, 1820. 12mo, folding plan [with newer section showing New Town added] and 17 plates, original boards, uncut; The Traveller's guide through Scotland and its islands.Edinburgh: J. Thomson Jun. 1808. 12mo, engraved title, 20 engraved maps, some hand-coloured, 6 engraved plates, contemporary calf, upper joint cracked at head; Chambers, Robert and William. The gazetteer of Scotland. Edinburgh: T. Ireland, 1832. 8vo, folding engraved map [small tear, no loss], engraved plates, contemporary half calf gilt, green morocco label (4)