Scottish History and Literature
8 volumes
£252
Rare Books, Manuscripts, Maps & Photographs
Auction: 07 February 2024 from 10:00 GMT
Description
[Defoe, Daniel] The History of the Union. Edinburgh: Heirs of Andrew Anderson, 1709. First edition, folio, woodcut coat of arms on title, contemporary panelled calf, rubbed;
Lindsay, Robert. The History of Scotland from 21st February 1436 to March 1565. Edinburgh: Baskett and Company, 1728. Folio, inscribed at head of dedication 'Capt. C. Mitchell, R.N., Bought by Mrs Geddes at the Sale of Capt. Mitchell's books', list of subscribers, contemporary panelled calf, neatly rebacked, corners repaired, a few leaves at end wormed in upper margin, foot of title neatly repaired;
Pitcairn, Robert. Criminal Trials in Scotland from [1488] to [1624], embracing the entire reigns of James IV and V, Mary Queen of Scots, and James VI. Edinburgh: W. Tait, 1833. 4to, 3 volumes in 4 (volume 1 being in 2 parts), engraved plates, including facsimiles, original cloth, one hinge broken;
Forbes, Duncan. Culloden Papers, comprising an extensive and interesting correspondence from the year 1625 to 1748. London, 1815. 4to, additional engraved title, engraved plates, contemporary half calf, some spotting, rebacked, corners rubbed, armorial bookplate of Gerald James Cuthbert 1910;
Campbell, Lord Archibald. Records of Argyll. Legends, Traditions and Recollections of Argyllshire Highlanders. Edinburgh: W. Blackwood, 1885. Large paper copy, number 367, plates, original maroon cloth gilt, uncut
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Footnote
Pitcairn's Criminal Trials comprises a massive compilation of early criminal cases from the Scottish courts, including the notice of "Remission to John Thowless, in Brechin, for the slaughter of Alexander Meill, committed 'on suddentie,' by the stroke of a 'golf-club.'"