{"product_id":"the-scottish-chronicle-by-raphael-hollinshead-1805-fine-binding","title":"THE SCOTTISH CHRONICLE BY RAPHAEL HOLLINSHEAD 1805 FINE BINDING","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e[HOLLINSHEAD, RAPHAEL]. \u003cstrong\u003eThe Scottish Chronicle; or, a Complete History and Description of Scotland; Being an Accurate Narration of the Beginning, Increase, Proceedings, Wars, Acts, and Government, of the Scottish Nation, From the Original Thereof Unto the Year 1585. Together With a Particular, Full, and Interesting Account, of all its Shires, Islands, Seas, Rivers, Lakes, Bays, \u0026amp;c. \u0026amp;c. \u0026amp;c. Likewise, its Chief Cities, Towns, Universities, Bishoprics, Dukedoms, Earldoms, Viscounties, Abbies, Churches, \u0026amp;c. \u0026amp;c. \u0026amp;c. \u003c\/strong\u003eArbroath: Printed by J. Finlay, 1805.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFIRST EDITION THUS. Two volumes in one; leather-bound; hardcover; quarto (25 x 19 x 6); pp. 8, 472, 490. English text. Stunningly bound in contemporary tree calf gilt by Patrick Wilson of Arbroath; speckled page edges; brown endpapers; half-titles; printed footnotes; tail-piece; alphabetical table and list of subscribers to rear. Condition: VERY GOOD. Binding tight and secure, the hinges and joints intact. Covers very well-preserved with just a hint of rubbing to the points. Interior very lightly toned with two small fore edge tears. Previous owner name inked to front endpaper. A most handsome copy.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eNotes: An important two-volume work, primarily published in Arbroath in 1805–1806, that provides a detailed narration of Scottish history from its origins to 1585. Based on Raphael Holinshed’s earlier chronicles, this edition includes extensive descriptions of Scottish geography, customs, and manners. This particular copy is presented in a stunning contemporary tree calf binding by the provincial bookseller and binder Patrick Wilson.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MFR Rare Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56938813030775,"sku":null,"price":750.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0456\/6872\/8995\/files\/image_c4e330af-d5bd-460e-ab02-5b3c385c6c8d.jpg?v=1774583169","url":"https:\/\/rarebooksboutique.com\/products\/the-scottish-chronicle-by-raphael-hollinshead-1805-fine-binding","provider":"MFR Rare Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}