£195.00
Author: Sir James D. Marwick
Publisher: Glasgow James Maclehose 1911
First edition, deluxe edition. “Sixty copies of this book are printed for sale on hand-made paper, with the plates on Japanese vellum, of which this is No. 10”. Initialled in ink by the publisher. With 2 folding plans and 32 other illustrations
From the library of Sir William Bilsland with loosely inserted a certificate from The History & Historical Art & Exhibits Committee of the Scottish Exhibition of National History, Art, & Industry to Sir William Bilsland acknowledging his “Kind and valuable assistance”, signed by Professor of Surgery in the University, John Glaister, in his role as Convenor, and George Eyre-Dodd, the Honarary Secretary.
8vo., original publisher’s red morocco backed cloth boards. Spine lettered in gilt with Glasgow City crest in gilt, upper board also with Glasgow City crest in gilt. Spine slightly sunned, otherwise a very good copy.