Ditchburn David Editors (5 results)

Hardcover. Small 4to. Black cloth with silver spine lettering, pictorial dust jacket. ix, 271pp. Extensive maps, decorative endpapers. Fine/fine.Circular blind-embossed ownership imprint on half-title page. Pristine first edition of this important and fascinating reference "filled with over 140 maps and commentaries" -- to cite front flap copy -- "detailing the whole of the medieval period from the latter days of Rome through to the beginnings of the early modern world." Concludes with an outstanding bibliography.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good Plus. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good Plus. First Edition. 2000, xii, 292pp. B&W illustrations. The book and unclipped dust jacket are both in very good condition with no inscriptions. "Dr. Grant G. Simpson is widely regarded as one of the leading Scottish medievalists of his generation, and the affection in which he is held is second to none. A Festschrift is traditionally a collection of essays on varied and not always related topics. This one is quite different, concentrating on developments and directions in Scottish medieval and early modern history (to c. 1603) during Grant Simpson's career. This is especially relevant since Grant Simpson is associated with a distinguished group of scholars whose work during this period ensured that Scottish history not only survived as a discipline but began to claim parity of status with the history of any other small country. Grant Simpson's contribution to Scottish history is to its future just as much as its past: nearly everyone asked to contribute to this volume is substantially younger than he is. The majority have been his students or were examined by him. Among the first cohort of undergraduates he encountered at Aberdeen was one of the contributors to this volume, Michael Lynch. Five of the twelve Aberdeen postgraduates he supervised are contributors: Alexander Stevenson (on Bruges), Cynthia Neville (on the earldom of Strathearn), Sonja Cameron (on Sir James Douglas), Alastair Macdonald (on warring nobles), and Jane Thomas (on the craftsmen of Elgin).".…

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. 2000, xii, 292pp. B&W illustrations. The book is in excellent condition with no inscriptions. The unclipped jacket is also in excellent condition. "Dr. Grant G. Simpson is widely regarded as one of the leading Scottish medievalists of his generation, and the affection in which he is held is second to none. A Festschrift is traditionally a collection of essays on varied and not always related topics. This one is quite different, concentrating on developments and directions in Scottish medieval and early modern history (to c. 1603) during Grant Simpson's career. This is especially relevant since Grant Simpson is associated with a distinguished group of scholars whose work during this period ensured that Scottish history not only survived as a discipline but began to claim parity of status with the history of any other small country. Grant Simpson's contribution to Scottish history is to its future just as much as its past: nearly everyone asked to contribute to this volume is substantially younger than he is. The majority have been his students or were examined by him. Among the first cohort of undergraduates he encountered at Aberdeen was one of the contributors to this volume, Michael Lynch. Five of the twelve Aberdeen postgraduates he supervised are contributors: Alexander Stevenson (on Bruges), Cynthia Neville (on the earldom of Strathearn), Sonja Cameron (on Sir James Douglas), Alastair Macdonald (on warring nobles), and Jane Thomas (on the craftsmen of Elgin).".…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good Plus. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. 2002. xxviii, 515pp. Colour and b&w illustrations. Pat Dennison's own copy with her name "E. Patricia Dennison" at the top of the ffep. The book came from the library of her husband Michael Lynch. A few small closed tears and light wear to the edges of the (unclipped) dust jacket. Otherwise the book and jacket are both in very good condition with no inscription. PLEASE NOTE: This is a heavy book and extra postage cost may apply for delivery outside the UK. "This volume, the earlier of the two-volume official History of Aberdeen, provides a comprehensive picture of the development of the two historic burghs of Old Aberdeen and New Aberdeen over their first seven centuries, from 1100 to 1800. As early as the 14th century, Aberdeen was recognized as one of the "four great towns of Scotland". Early settlement, the growing townscape and social change over the centuries are all traced. Aberdeen's contacts with the sea and other towns overseas and its economy and politics, both local and national, are assessed.". SIGNED COPY.…

Crown 8vo.pp.x + 271.Index. Ilustrated with maps throughout. Very Good in original hardcover in Very Good dust jacket.