Trinity College and Trinity Hospital: A Historical Sketch (2 Vols.)

Colston, James

Published by Edinburgh Magistrates and Town Council, Edinburgh, 1896

About this Item

1896 & 1987. Vol. 1: xxviii, 360pp. Vol. 2: xxvii, 452pp. 2 B&W portraits, 22 plates plus wood engravings. 1 of 400 copies. Contents include: (Vol. 1) First historical reference to Trinity College and Hospital; Queen Mary of Gueldres; The Reformation, its far-reaching effects; The last royal charter by King Charles I; The inmates a class superior to those in the Poorhouse; Dr Daniel Wilson and the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland; Diversity of opinion in the community as to edifice and site; Mr. Alexander's death; (Vol. 2) Trinity Hospital as it now exists; Conditions of the applicants; The importunity of the applicants; Concluding observations; and a List of the present governors of Trinity Hospital, and their respective residences; et.al. Books have gilt titles to spines and gilt decorations to upper boards. Top edges gilt; front/bottom edges rough cut. Foxing to edges. Light wear to corners with small bump to top/bottom of upper board of Vol 1. Very slight rubbing to leather at top of Vol 1. Light rubbing and small, slight stain to rear board. Slight foxing to endpapers in both Vols. Otherwise in excellent condition with no inscriptions. This is a heavy set and extra postage is required. Seller Inventory # VIEdin005

Bibliographic Details

Title: Trinity College and Trinity Hospital: A ...

Publisher: Edinburgh Magistrates and Town Council, Edinburgh

Publication Date: 1896

Binding: Half Green Leather Hardback

Condition: Very Good Plus

Edition: First Edition