One volume comprising two books; Official Guide to Edinburgh, 1912; and; About St. Matthew's Morningside; The Book of the Bazaar, comprising Accounts of the Church & Buildings by Competent Authorities; Memories of Morningside by Robert Cochrane; Sunset on the Heights by J. Logie Robertson; and Full Official Information. With Frontispiece by William Hole, R.S.A. and other Illustrations.

Published by Munro & Co., and R. & R. Clark, Limited, Edinburgh., 1908

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An interesting bound volume comprising two early 20th Century books on Edinburgh. Comprising; Official Guide to Edinburgh, 1912. Issued by Authority of The Magistrates and Council. Published by Authority of the Magistrates and Council. Published by Munro & Co., Edinburgh and printed by Hugh Paton & Sons, Edinburgh; and; About St. Matthew's Morningside; The Book of the Bazaar, comprising Accounts of the Church & Buildings by Competent Authorities; Memories of Morningside by Robert Cochrane; Sunset on the Heights by J. Logie Robertson; and Full Official Information. With Frontispiece by William Hole, R.S.A. and other Illustrations. Printed for the Committee by R. & R. Clark, Limited, Edinburgh, 1908. Both presumed first editions. Two books bound as one. Both uncommon publications. Only 3 copies of the St Matthew's book are listed on Worldcat. A very good black buckram cloth hardback with gilt to spine, titled 'Guide to Edinburgh'. Mild bumping and wear. Soundly bound. Offsetting to free endpapers, with previous owner's pencil annotations (removable). They state that the book is ex-library of J.C. robbie of edinburgh, who has written a small annotation on p. 25 of the St Matthew's book. The text is very good - bright and clear throughout. Well illustrated, and includes advertisements of the day. Official Guide to Edinburgh; Prelims + 35-155pp + Plates + fold-out Map of Edinburgh. Includes original covers - it is not apparent why the main text of the book begins at p.35; About St. Matthew's Morningside; iv + 64pp + Plates + fold-out Map of the Barony of Braid. Includes original covers. Dimensions: Approximately 215mm high x 144mm wide x 22mm deep. Weight: approximately 548g (unpacked). More photos on request.…

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Title
One volume comprising two books; Official Guide to Edinburgh, 1912; and; About St. Matthew's Morningside; The Book of the Bazaar, comprising Accounts of the Church & Buildings by Competent Authorities; Memories of Morningside by Robert Cochrane; Sunset on the Heights by J. Logie Robertson; and Full Official Information. With Frontispiece by William Hole, R.S.A. and other Illustrations.
Author
Various, including; Robert Cochrane, J. Logie Robertson.
Publisher
Munro & Co., and R. & R. Clark, Limited, Edinburgh.
Publication year
1908
Condition
Very Good
Binding
Hardcover
Edition
1st Edition
Item weight
548 grams
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Lanna Antique offers a wide range of rare, antiquarian and collectable books covering all subject areas. We also stock rare Asian art books, specialising in Chinese art, including porcelain, ceramics, bronze and jade. We also stock many books on South East Asia, both on art and more general titles including travel and exploration. We regularly have early titles on Thailand (Siam), Burma and Japan. We sell online, but books are available for viewing by appointment at our showroom: Lanna Antique, C10 Inveralmond Grove, Perth, PH1 3UG, Scotland, UK. PBFA member. For USA buyers - Please note that even with new American import tariffs, books remain duty free and do not incur any extra duties. Books are exempt from these charges.…

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