A Description of the Western islands of Scotland, including the Isle of Man: comprising an account of their geological structure; with remarks on their agriculture, scenery, and antiquities. In 3 vols complete.

MacCulloch, John

Published by Archibald Constable & Co. Edinburgh; and Hurst, Robinson & Co. London, Edinburgh and London, 1819

About this Item

The three volume full set of MacCulloch's most famous work on the Geology of Scotland - and the Isle of Man in matching bindings. Volumes I & II are 8vo; Volume III is quarto as issued. Vol.I xvi 587p; Vol.II viii 589p advert leaf; Vol III iv 91p 33 engravings & 10 maps all as called for. Some plates and all maps finely hand coloured. Maps of the Western Isles, Skye, Raasay and adjoining islands, Rum, Eigg& Muck, Mull, Staffa & St. Kilda, The Slate Islands, Islay, Jura, Colonsay, and Oronsay, Arran and Lamlash, Bute & Gigha and the Isle of Man. All maps and plates in near fine condition, though the very first engraving is moderately foxed. Tissue guards to the steel engravings. Raised bands and gilt titling on spine. Binding tight and clean without marks or signatures. Boards marbled. Light edge wear. E-Mail for many more detailed scans. Seller Inventory # 012426

Bibliographic Details

Title: A Description of the Western islands of ...

Publisher: Archibald Constable & Co. Edinburgh; and Hurst, Robinson & Co. London, Edinburgh and London

Publication Date: 1819

Binding: Quarter Leather

Condition: Very Good +

Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket

Edition: 1st Edition