Robert Elliott Caleb Brown (5 results)

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book tells the fascinating story of marriages performed by a blacksmith in a small Scottish village from the mid-18th century onwards. Although quick to deny being a blacksmith himself, the author was known colloquially as the Gretna Green Blacksmith and reveals the secrets of the illicit marriages he performed at Gretna Green for runaway couples, a practice that thrived until the mid-19th century. The book provides an account of the scandals and elopements that took place during this period, including tales of aristocratic and well-known figures who sought the 'blacksmith's' services, such as Lord Chief Justice Erskine and a sea captain from Sunderland. It provides an insightful historical glimpse into the changing attitudes to marriage and family in the 18th and 19th centuries. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Hardback. Condition: VG-. Dust Jacket Condition: No DW. 1st Edition. Original brown ribbed cloth lettered GRETNA GREEN on spine. Frontispieces of a Fleet Marriage and a portriat of Elliot. One additional plate of "The Marriage House" 82 pages. An early owner has "corrected" some of the text in ink. (only a few leaves affected) Nearly one half of the rear endpaper has been torn out. Fairly clean tight text in sound covers which are patchily sunned. Spine lettering rather faded and hard to read. Else Book is in very good minus condition with minor but noticeable signs of wear and/or age.

Cloth. Condition: Very Good. W. Mathews (illustrator). First edition. The first edition of the memoirs of a prominent 'anvil priest' based in Gretna Green, in which he documents many of the thousands of marriages he conducted. The first edition of this scarce work, in the publisher's original cloth. Only 500 copies of this work were produced.Illustrated with three plates. Collated, lacking one plate.In this volume, Elliott documents his experiences and the details of the many marriages he conducted. In this memoir, he claimed to have married over 7,744 individuals between 1811 and 1839. Endpapers renewed.Elliott's memoir provides insights into the social customs of the time, and the backgrounds of various couples who sought to marry at Gretna Green. The book is considered a valuable historical resource for understanding the phenomenon of elopements to Gretna Green during that era. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Light shelf wear to back strip tail, with handling marks to boards. Back strip age toned. Endpapers renewed. Internally, firmly bound. Pages lightly age toned, but generally clean and bright. Very Good. book.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1842 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 119 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 119 Language: English.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1842. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 117, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 117 117.