Lot 376

Glasgow, 2 books, one extra-illustrated with original drawings and a map - Gibson, John





Rare Books, Manuscripts, Maps & Photographs
Auction: 2 September 2015 at 12:00 BST
£300
Description
The history of Glasgow. Glasgow, 1777. 8vo, folding plan, extra-illustrated with original drawings by Mr Forrest Niven, late artist of the Glasgow "News", manuscript notes by Mr Thomas Lugton, bound in wooden boards from original oak rafter in the 15th century House, Provand's Lordship in Cathedral Square, printed explanatory note by James Laird bound before title; Glasgow International Exhibition, 1901 Official Catalogue. 1901. 8vo, original brown morocco gilt, g.e., Complimentary Slip bound in; Pont, Timothy & Joan Blaeu The upper ward of Clyds-dayl. Hand-coloured engraved map. [Amsterdam: Blaeu, 1654], 465 x 565mm. (3)




