Thomas smibert esq (1 Ergebnisse)

hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. First Edition. Publication: Edinburgh, James Hogg, 1850. Formatting: Large 8vo, pp. [xii], 340. Condition Report: Very Good. The original pink cloth binding is elaborately blind-stamped and profusely decorated in gilt, presenting a striking mid-19th-century aesthetic. The binding remains remarkably tight and square, preserving the structural integrity of the volume. There is some rubbing and fraying to the cloth at the extreme head and tail of the spine, alongside gentle bumping to the corners. The all-edges-gilt text block remains impressively bright. Internally, the pages are generally clean, though some scattered foxing is present; most notably to the endpapers, preliminaries, and title page. The hinges are sound, and the text remains legible and crisp throughout. Catalogue Note: First edition. This book is elaborately illustrated with full-colour delineations of Scottish tartans and family arms, making it a vital reference for the period. The book features a neatly penned ownership inscription on the front endpaper reading, "Robert Henderson / March 29 1888 / from his Class / Preston / Fife," indicating it was likely presented as an academic gift or prize. Intact first editions of this work in their original publisher's cloth have become increasingly scarce on the open market, particularly those that retain such bright and unoxidised gilt tooling on the boards. A quintessential cornerstone of Scottish history, Thomas Smibert's The Clans of the Highlands of Scotland offers a comprehensive and deeply engaging account of the Highland clans. First published in the mid-19th century amidst a wave of romanticized Celtic revivalism, this work meticulously details the annals, origins, and distinct identities of Scotlandâs most prominent families. Highly prized for its rich delineations of traditional tartans and family coats of arms, it serves as both an invaluable reference for genealogists and a stunning visual artifact of Scottish heritage. Various (illustrator). …