1902 The Royal Burgh of Forfar Alan Reid Illustrated First Edition Very Scarce

Description: Click here to see our other books! The Royal Burgh of Forfar Alan Reid 1902 J. & R. Parlane; Houlston & Sons : Paisley; London 8.5" by 5.5" [8], ix-xvi, 445, [2pp] SUMMARY A very scarce first edition work on the royal burgh of Forfar in Scotland, a wonderful illustrated history by Alan Reid. First Edition,Illustrated,Publishers' Original Binding,Very Scarce Overall Condition: Very Good This book weighs 1 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 22.99 EU Postage: £ 16.99 European Postage: £ 17.99 Asia Postage: £ 22.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 28.99 DESCRIPTION The very scarce first edition of this work.A lovely topographical study into Forfar, a royal burgh in Angus, Scotland. The area dates back to a temporary Roman occupation, and was occupied by the English forces during the Scottish War of Independence before being presented to Robert the Bruce.Typically Forfar is both a market town and a major manufacturing centre for linen and jute.Illustrated with a frontispiece, and in-text illustrations throughout.By Alan Reid.Bookplate of Colin Currie to the front paste down.One page of adverts to the rear. CONDITION In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally, smart. Light marks and a little rubbing to the boards and spine. Minor bumping to the spine and extremities. Spine is a little discoloured. Hinges are starting but firm. Bookplate to the front paste down. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean with a few odd spots and handling marks. Overall Condition: Very Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques

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