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The Royal Burgh of Forfar
Alan Reid
1902
J. & R. Parlane; Houlston & Sons : Paisley; London
8.5" by 5.5"
[8], ix-xvi, 445, [2pp]
SUMMARY
A very scarce first edition work on the royal burgh of Forfar in Scotland, a wonderful illustrated history by Alan Reid.
First Edition,Illustrated,Publishers Original Binding,Very Scarce
Overall Condition: Very Good
This book weighs1 KG when packed
UK Postage: £ 3.99
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EU Postage: £ 16.99
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DESCRIPTION
The very scarce first edition of this work.
A lovely topographical study into Forfar, a royal burgh in Angus, Scotland. The area dates back to a temporary Roman occupation, and was occupied by the English forces during the Scottish War of Independence before being presented to Robert the Bruce.
Typically Forfar is both a market town and a major manufacturing centre for linen and jute.
Illustrated with a frontispiece, and in-text illustrations throughout.
By Alan Reid.
Bookplate of Colin Currie to the front paste down.
One page of adverts to the rear.
CONDITION
In the original publishers cloth binding. Externally, smart. Light marks and a little rubbing to the boards and spine. Minor bumping to the spine and extremities. Spine is a little discoloured. Hinges are starting but firm. Bookplate to the front paste down. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean with a few odd spots and handling marks.
Overall Condition: Very Good
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Overall Condition
(Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present)
Fine- Very well preserved copy showing very little wear
Very Good Indeed- Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy
Very Good- Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones
often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy
Good- Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will
be described in the condition report under condition
Good Only- Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair
Fair- As with good only above but with other faults
leaving a compromised copy even after repair
Poor- Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete.
We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them
attractive none the less. Major defects will be described.
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