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    By Rev. John Brand
    Edinburgh   William Brown
    9.5" by 6" 17, 247pp
    A scarce limited edition of this topographical work on the islands on Scotland, complete in its original binding with the spine label.
    By Rev. John Brand

    1883 A Brief Description of Orkney, Zetland, Pightland-Firth & Caithness

    Edinburgh   William Brown
    9.5" by 6" 17, 247pp
    A scarce limited edition of this topographical work on the islands on Scotland, complete in its original binding with the spine label.
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    Description

    Limited Edition

    This work is a reprint of the 1701 edition, and comprises a fascinating description of the area following the author's travels to the islands. It describes the way of life of the islands' inhabitants.

    Penned by John Brand (c1668-1738), with this being his most important work.

    Containing the bookplate of Balfour Stewart (1828-1887), a Scottish physicist and meteorologist who wrote a number of important science textbooks.

    This is a limited edition, being No. 42 of 157 copies.

    Condition

    In a full cloth binding with the original spine label. Externally, generally smart, with a little bumping to the head and tail of the spine and extremities. Ownership bookplate to the front pastedown. Internally, firmly bound; pages are uncut and bright and clean.

    Very Good

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