The Scottish Historical Library: Containing a Short View and Character of Most of the Writers, Records, Registers, Law-Books, &c. Which May be Serviceable to the Undertakers of a General History of Scotland, Down to the Union of the Two Kingdoms in K. James the VI [ASSOCIATION COPY]

Nicolson, W.

Published by Printed For T. Childe, London, 1702

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[2], 4pp, xxxix, [1], 376pp (i.e. 392 pages). An extra gathering signed R and paginated 241-256 has been inserted between pages 240 and 241, the text is continuous. Also, pages 238 and 239 have the numbering reversed, and page 343 is mis-numbered 443. Rebound in a tan linen, with a leather spine label, gilt still bright, no chips to the label. Previous ownership *Handwritten in black ink - Patrick Hume Earl of Marchmont & c. Lord High Chancellor of Scotland. [Then two lines of Latin] H.D.A. 1702. He was the First Earl of Marchmont, known as Sir Patrick Hume, a Scottish Statesman. Born Jan. 13, 1641 - Died August 2, 1724. *Bookplate of Robert Maxtone Graham - the British writer, genealogical researcher and book collector. *Ink stamp for L. Wesley Miller - Luthier. Foxing to pages. Includes a chapter on Records and Law-Books, as well as a chapter for Medals and Coins. Miller's name is also stamped on the bottom outer page edges. Seller Inventory # 009315

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Title: The Scottish Historical Library: Containing ...

Publisher: Printed For T. Childe, London

Publication Date: 1702

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

Edition: 1st Edition