1813 A Genealogical History of The Earldom of Sutherland Sir Robert Gordon Illus

Description: Click here to see our other books! A Genealogical History of the Earldom of Sutherland, from its Origin to the Year 1630. With a Continuation to the Year 1651. Sir Robert Gordon of Gordonstoun; Henry William Weber [ed.] 1813 George Ramsay and Co : Edinburgh 15" by 10" xv [2], 2-575, xi pp SUMMARY The scarce, illustrated, first edition of this genealogical study of a noble house of Scotland. First Edition,Illustrated,Leather Binding,Original Binding,Scarce Overall Condition: Good This book weighs 4 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 4.49 US Postage: £ 39.99 EU Postage: £ 26.99 European Postage: £ 36.99 Asia Postage: £ 65.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 99.99 DESCRIPTION The first edition of this work. The publisher's advertisement explains that this volume was edited by Henry William Weber, and that 'the manuscript, from which this work is printed, is in the possession of the Marchioness of Stafford'. The work of Scottish politician and courtier Sir Robert Gordon of Gordonstoun, known as the historian of the noble house of Sutherland. This work details the genealogical history of that house until the year 1630. Also present is Gilbert Gordon of Sallach's contemporary continuation of the original manuscript, updating the genealogy to the year 1651. With remnants of a former owner's inscription, dated 1890, to the head of the title page.Illustrated with a frontispiece portrait, vignette title page illustration, plate depicting the 'Armorial Bearings of the Earls if Sutherland' and double page facsimile of a page from the original manuscript. CONDITION In the original calf binding. Bumping to extremities, with losses to the leather in these locations. Leather lifting from head of rear board. Contemporary repair to rear joint. Rear hinge starting, but holding firm. Rubbing to front joint. Internally, firmly bound. Former owner's inscription to head of title page. Three leaves of index to rear detached from binding. Pages generally bright and clean. Occasional pencil notations to margins. Overall Condition: 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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