Edinburgh and its Neighbourhood in the Days of Our Grandfathers; A Series of Illustrations of the more Remarkable Old and New Buildings, and Picturesque Scenery of Edinburgh as they Appeared about 1830
London: John C. Nimmo, 1886. First edition. Hardcover. Large 8vo. [5], vi-x, [1], 2-166, [2] pp. Bright blue publisher's cloth with gold, red, and black decorations on the boards and the spine; top edge gilt. Tan endpapers and pastedowns. Title page printed in red and black. With eighty black and white plates and engraved headpieces. With historical and descriptive sketches by James Gowans. The plates depict historic churches and other landmarks like banks, castles, hospitals, parks, and other noteworthy places of Edinburgh during the Romantic era. A large, attractive, and thoroughly illustrated publication on the seat of Scottish Government. Near Fine. Item #000011920
A small scuff to the front board with a few hints of wear to the corners.
Price: $200.00