macdonald john preface (2 Ergebnisse)

Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. First Edition. 1837. First edition. viii, 160pp. Preface by Rev. John Macleod, Principal of the Free Church College, Edinburgh. This is a collection of biographical sketches written by George Macdonald of Lairg (1846-1930) of some of the proiminent figures in the religious life of the district and county of Sutherland. They first appeared as occasional articles in the 'Free Church Monthly', and in this book they have been divided into the following categories: Ministers of Sutherland, Men of Sutherland, and Godly Women in Sutherland. The sketches have been edited by his daughter, and there is a preface by Rev. John Macleod. The book is bound in the original red cloth covered boards with gold titling on the spine and front board. The case of the book is in very good condition with some shelf wear to the boards and slight fading to the spine. The spine ends are lightly bumped and the spine is slightly cocked. The contents are tight and clean with a gift inscription on the front free endpaper.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Interesting reference building on the principles of the late General Sir David Dundas and Major-General Torrens. 336pp., 37 plates, 2 folding, table, three pages of bugle sounds, index. Some age related foxing and a few comments etc in margins, also interesting ownership inscription to Officer in the 72nd Highlanders. Bound in contemporary half leather, marbled boards, titled spine rubbed. Generally a very good example.