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[ Scottish tour in early-Victorian period; travel in Scotland in the 1830s ]:
Early-Victorian tour of Scotland. Manuscript itinerary of a 'Tour through the western part of the midland Counties of Scotland - good or tolerable carriage roads all the way distance to be travelled in all 480 miles or say 500 -'.
Without place or date. On paper watermarked 'R MUNN & Co 1838'. . 4pp. 4to. Bifolium. In good condition on lightly aged and worn paper and wrapped in a leaf carrying the name 'Miss Sandham' possible recipient. Neatly and closely written out over the whole four pages. Beneath the heading: 'May be easily made out in three weeks'. Almost all of the first three pages are given over to a description of the eighteen stages of the tour with the number of miles and observations beginning and ending at Edinburgh and taking in Stirling Crieff Aberfeldy Killin Inverary Dalmally Oban Ballachulish Fort William Inverness Blair Atholl Perth and a few other places. As an example: 'Ballahulish to Fort William 14 miles Cross the Ferry - follow the side of Loch Linnhe & Loch Eil to Ft. William where is a good Inn. They say there is a better Inn at Corpach where the Steamer starts through the Caledonian Canal. - Shld. be more convenient at least - see if possible part of Glen Nevis.' The second part of the document beginning at the end of the third page begins: 'There is a mail coach from Inverness to Edinburgh in which I wd advise you to travel between Aviemore & Blair Atholl. The rest of this route you had better travel slowly & deliberately in an open Droskey i.e. Droshky . You cannot take too many cloaks & shawls - the waiters are generally slow & the Landlords for the most part greedy. The Beds as a general rule are clean tho' the sheets are often damp if the chambermaids be not well looked after - you may be always sure of good eggs & good milk. & the tea is better than the coffee -'. The text continues with more information concerning inns and food before turning to the weather the 'simple rule' regarding which is 'that if during breakfast the mists rise on the mountain side it will be a fair day if they fall a wet one. Put no confidence in Lowland prognostics even in the landlord respecting the weather . In short always suspect the sincerity of a highland Landlord in an inferior Inn in a well frequented road'. The document ends: 'Andersons is the best guide Book - it has a capital map & much curious information - legends &cc.' Without place or date. [ On paper watermarked 'R MUNN & Co | 1838'. ] unknown
Bookseller reference : 18626
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[ State Papers - Scotland ]
State Papers Of King Henry The Eighth VIII Volume 4 - Part IV Correspondence Relative To Scotland And The Borders 1513 - 1534 with State Papers Of King Henry The Eighth VIII Volume 5 - Part IV Correspondence Relative To Scotland And The Borders 1534 - 1546
Eyre & Spottiswoode - Public Record Commission 1836. 1st edition. Hardback. Cloth spined boards - Blind stamped cloth G. xxx675pp xxx603pp boards rubbed slight browning to the paper Ex-Library with bookplates & stamps text block clean hinges weak common with these heavy volumes a fair set Transcriptions of the surviving Royal papers relating to Scotland from the reign of Henry VIII. Uncommon. Complete Scottish volumes. Eyre & Spottiswoode - Public Record Commission hardcover
Bookseller reference : 20657
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[ACTS - CHURCH OF SCOTLAND]
The principal acts of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland Conveened at Edinburgh the 5th of May 1726
Edinburgh: Printed by Mr. James Davidson and Robert Fleming 1726. 21pp 17. Disbound. Scattered spotting. The primary acts of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland for 1726 including inter alia an âAct appointing a solemn National Fastâ an âAct making an Alteration in the Form of Commissions from Universitiesâ and an âAct regulating Transportations of Ministers settled in Highland Congregationsâ. The Assembly was instituted in 1560 the year of the Scottish Reformation which marked the beginning of the Protestant Church of Scotland. . Folio. Printed by Mr. James Davidson and Robert Fleming unknown
Bookseller reference : AQ30924
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[ACTS - CHURCH OF SCOTLAND]
The principal acts of the General Assembly of the church of scotland Conveened at Edinburgh the 14th Day of May 1752
Edinburgh: Printed by Mr. James Davidson and Robert Fleming 1752. 27pp 13. Disbound. Scattered spotting title page and initial leaf detached head of text-block shaved - loss to running title. The primary acts of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland for 1752 including inter alia an âAct regulating the Meetings of Synods in respect of the late Act of Parliament changing the Kalendarâ and an âAct concerning Presbyteries neglecting to send up their Opinions upon Overturestransmitted to themâ. The Assembly was instituted in 1560 the year of the Scottish Reformation which marked the beginning of the Protestant Church of Scotland. . Folio. Printed by Mr. James Davidson, and Robert Fleming unknown
Bookseller reference : AQ30925
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[Alexander Wright; William Macdonald, Convener [Henry Labouchere (1798-1869), 1st Baron Taunton; Edinburgh, Scotland; Scottish;
Leith Docks Printed circular headed 'At a Meeting of Persons interested in the affairs of the City held in the Waterloo Hotel on 13th February 1836 to consider the measures proper to be adopted in reference to the Proposal of Mr LABOUCHERE'.
Edinburgh. 13 February 1836. 3pp. folio. On two loose leaves each with one torn edge. The blank reverse of the second leaf is addressed in manuscript to 'The Bank of Scotland Edinbr' with two postmarks and pencil docketting. The heading is followed by a long list of those present beginning with 'Mr THOMAS MILLAR for the Incorporation of Skinners and Furriers' and ending with 'ALEXANDER WRIGHT Esq. chose Preses'. There follows a minute of the meeting by 'ALEX. WRIGHT' beginning: 'Colonel MACDONALD after explaining to the Meeting the circumstances which induced Mr DUNSMURE and him to call them together proposed that a Committee should be appointed to frame a circular to the Creditors requesting them to be upon their guard not to commit themselves prematurely or without due inquiry to approve of Mr. LABOUCHERE's Report'. Wright's statement is followed by one by 'WM. MACDONALD Convener' beginning: 'The Committee in reference to the prefixed Minute beg to acquaint you that the Meeting in question was called in consequence of it having come to the knowledge of several gentlemen deeply interested as Creditors in the affairs of the City that parties opposed to the general interest of the Creditors were taking active measures to work upon their fears as to their prospect of ultimate payment with the view of inducing them to accede to the composition proposed by Mr LABOUCHERE.' The third page carries a mandate form which has not been completed. According to a parliamentary report 'In January 1836 the Right honourable H. Labouchere Vice-President of the Board of Trade visited Edinburgh and Leith in compliance with the wishes of Lord Melbourne and the Chancellor of the Exchequer as expressed in their letter to him of 25th September 1835 on the subject of the financial affairs of the city'. Labouchere subsequently produced a report recommending the restructuring of the 'debt now due on account of the docks at Leith'. No other copy traced. Edinburgh. 13 February 1836. unknown
Bookseller reference : 14279
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[Bain (Donald)], MacLellan (William), présentation de.
Donald Bain, Modern Scottish Painters.
1950 W. MacLellan, Glasgow, 1950. Un volume in-8 pleine toile beige, portrait en frontispice, 32pp. et 23 illustrations contrecollées. Bel état. Envoi de Donald Bain. On y joint un catalogue d'exposition de l'artiste, Glasgow, 1952.
Bookseller reference : 5475
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[Cahiers de la Grande Loge de France]
POINTS de VUE INITIATIQUES - N° 25 (Ancienne Série n° 45) - 1er Trimestre 1977
Revue de 78 pages, format 150 x 210 mm, illustrée, brochée, Grande Loge de France, bon état
Bookseller reference : LFA-126720362
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[Carmichael, Alexander]
Keldi Palved : Palveid ja onnistussoove Heiidi saartelt Sotlmaalt
"Celtic Prayers: Prayers and blessings from the Hebridean Islands in Scotland" A selection from the Carmina Gadelica translated into Estonian by Valda Raud and Jaan Tammsalu It was a compendium of prayers, hymns, charms, incantations, blessings, literary-folkloric poems and songs, proverbs, lexical items, historical anecdotes, natural history observations, and miscellaneous lore gathered in the Gaelic-speaking regions of Scotland...the material was recorded, translated, and reworked by Alexander Carmichael.Despite its flaws, Carmina Gadelica remains an indispensable source for the popular culture, customs, beliefs, and way of life of Scottish Gaels in the 19th.C. Book
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[CHURCH OF SCOTLAND]
An dara leabhar air son nan sgoilean gae'lach: a ta air an cumail suas le comunn ardsheanaigh eaglais na h-alba
Duneidin i.e. Edinburgh: Clodh-Bhuailte le Iain Collie 1826. 72pp. Original publisher's powder blue paper wrappers. Rubbed chipping to spine upper joint splitting remnants of stitching to wrapper edges. Several small worm-trails - occasional touching text without loss of sense lightly spotted. An early nineteenth-century Gaelic translation of Church of Scotland catechism prepared for the General Assembly for the use of schools printed two years after their formation of an education committee to address the shortfall in educational establishments across the nation. . 12mo. Clodh-Bhuailte le Iain Collie unknown
Bookseller reference : AQ17433
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[Church of Scotland]
Burial Prayer from 1636 Scottish The Book of Common Prayer
First edition. Loose-leaf PORTION of a page from a damaged 1636 edition of the Scottish Prayer Book. With archival quality mat the item measures 9.25" x 9.5". Please view photograph to see two windows of text that displays the beginning of the prayer as it appeared at the bottom of one page and the remainder of the text from the beginning of the subsequent page. The prayer begins with an elaborately decorated capital A. The prayer shows a distinct Calvinist tendency and though intended for the Burial service is suitable for every day. <br /><br />The complete text is as follows:<br />"Almighty God with whom do the spirits of them that depart hence in the LORD and in whom the souls of them that be elected after they be delivered from the burden of the flesh be in joy and felicity: We give thee hearty thanks for that it hath" <br />beginning of the next page which has this large headline: "At the buriall of the dead." <br />"hath pleased thee to deliver this N. our brother out of the miseries of this sinfull world beseeching thee that it may please thee of thy gracious goodness shortly to accomplish the number of thine elect and to hasten thy Kingdome: that wee with this our brother andall other departed in the true faith of thy holy Name may have our perfect consummation and blisse both in body and soul in thy eternall and everlasting glory. Amen."<br /><br />Very Good . Archivally matted from the scarce first printing of the Scottish Book of Common Prayer which was influential on the American Book of Common Prayer. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity. Makes an excellent gift. Edinburgh: Printed by Robert Young 1636. Printed by Robert Young
Bookseller reference : 2185
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[Church of Scotland]
Commination title and heading from The Booke of Common Prayer and Administration of the Sacraments. And other parts of divine service for the use of the Church of Scotland
A portion of a leaf from a damaged 1636 Scottish book of Common Prayer. This portion of a page includes a heavily decorated band that is 1 and 1/16th" tall above the following text starting as a large headline and decreasing in size:<br />"A commination against sinners with certain Prayers to be used divers times in the year and especially on the first <i>day of Lent commonly called Ashwednesday.</i>" Including the archive quality mat the entire item measures 10" x 7.25". <br />This page is in <b>Very Good </b> condition from the very scarece first printing of the Scottish Book of Common Prayer which was influential on the American Book of Common Prayer. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity. Edinburgh: Printed by Robert Young 1636. Printed by Robert Young
Bookseller reference : 2190
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[Church of Scotland]
Instructions for Morning Prayer from The Booke of Common Prayer and Administration of the Sacraments. And other parts of divine service for the use of the Church of Scotland
Edinburgh: Printed by Robert Young 1636. First edition. Loose-leaf. Very Good . Archivally matted instructions concerning Morning Prayer from the first printing of the Scottish Book of Common Prayer which was influential on the American Book of Common Prayer. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity. A matted partial leaf from the very scarce first edition of the Scottish Book of Common Prayer. Makes an excellent gift. NOTE: small portion of page missing under the words "and attending". Also ink from reverse side shows through on the right. Please examine photo closely. Printed by Robert Young hardcover
Bookseller reference : 2183
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[Church of Scotland]
Table of Feast Days one page only from a 1636 printing of "Usage Instructions from The Booke of Common Prayer and Administration of the Sacraments. And other parts of divine service for the use of the Church of Scotland"
Loose-leaf: "These to be observed for holy dayes and none other." Fair. Individual leaf from a 1636 book for the Church of Scotland that contained "Usage Instructions from The Booke of Common Prayer and Administration of the Sacraments." The page is in good condition considering its age. The top third and right side have a water stain that does not impede reading of the text. Two decorated capitals and red ink interspersed with the black most pages of this edition are black text only. There is also at least one small bookworm hole. These indications of age confirm the authenticity of the leaf and enhance its aesthetics and uniqueness. Each leaf is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity. Archivally matted for framing and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity. Makes an excellent gift. Edinburgh: Printed by Robert Young 1636. Robert Young hardcover
Bookseller reference : 2192
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[Church of Scotland]
The Book of Common Prayer and Administration of the Sacraments and other Rites and Ceremonies of the Church According to the Use of The United Church of England Together with The Psalter or Psalms of David Pointed as they are to be Sung or Said in Churches and the Form and Manner of Making Ordaining and Consecrating Bishops Priests and Deacons and The Scottish Liturgy and the Permissible Additions to and Deviations from the Service Books of the Scottish Church as Canonically Sanctioned
Edinburgh: Cambridge University Press 1912. First edition. Leather Bound. Near Fine. 5 x 7 1/4 inches. lvi 698 numbered pages a 4 leaves lacking a1 initial blank b 16 leaves C 8 leaves 1-21 in 16s 22 14 leaves. All page edges rouged and gilt. An interesting unrecorded variant of Griffiths 1912/2 and 1912/3. Bound in full flexible black leather with gilt cross on front cover and gilt "Common Prayer Scotland / Cambridge" on spine. Pasted inside the rear cover is a manuscript letter dated 18th March 1913 from E.H. Dowden the niece of the noted Irish poet professor and literary critic Edward Dowden whose brother was Bishop of Edinburgh addressed "Dear Dr. Hart" regarding the new Scottish BCP and the effect of the printer's strike upon it and the Scottish Chronicle noting "how useful your American Revision Reports have been" and the current state of revision of the Lectionary among other related subjects also included is a letter from James Pott American agent for Cambridge Univ. Press notifying Dr. Hart of the forwarding of the New Scottish BCP. From the library of Samuel Hart which experienced a fire that damaged a number of books. As a result items from Hart's library are extremely rare. Samuel Hart 1845-1917 was dean of the Berkeley Divinity School the unofficial "middle way" seminary of the Episcopal Church at Middletown Connecticut. In 1886 he became the third custodian of the Standard Book of Common Prayer. In 1892 he became secretary of the House of Bishops. In 1898 he became the fourth historiographer of the Episcopal Church. He served in all three of these offices until his death. In 1893 he was elected Bishop of Vermont but he declined the office. A unique association copy with related correspondence. Cambridge University Press unknown
Bookseller reference : 717
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[Church of Scotland]
The Booke of Common Prayer and Administration of the Sacraments. And other parts of divine service for the use of the Church of Scotland
Edinburgh: Printed by Robert Young 1636. First edition. Loose_leaf. Very Good . Individual leaf from the first Scottish Book of Common Prayer which was influential on the American Book of Common Prayer. The leaf is in very good condition especially considering that it is almost 400 years old. There is an occasional blemish from age or use but these indications of age confirm the authenticity of the leaf and enhance its aesthetics and uniqueness. Each leaf is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity. The leaves are large measuring approximately 7 ½ inches by 10 3/4 inches and are suitable for framing. Most have one or more initial capitals of varying sizes which are decorated with geometric designs and/or illustrations small images. They are printed on front and back in "black letter" or Gothic type. A scarce leaf from the first edition of the Scottish Book of Common Prayer. Suitable for framing. Makes an excellent gift. Printed by Robert Young unknown
Bookseller reference : 2105
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[Church of Scotland]
The Table and Kalendar expressing the order of Psalmes to be said. . .
Single leaf from a damaged 1636 edition of the Book of Common Prayer Church of Scotland. Archivally matted page that gives instruction regarding the reading of the Psalms including precise instructions for leap years. Heavily decorated with a wide top border and delicately illustrated capital T. An historic leaf from the first printing of the Scottish Book of Common Prayer which was infulential on the American Book of Common Prayer. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity. Very good. Loose-leaf with mat.<br />A nice leaf from the very scarce first edition of the Scottish Book of Common Prayer. Makes an excellent gift. #2204 Robert Young
Bookseller reference : 2204
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[Church of Scotland]
Usage Instructions from The Booke of Common Prayer and Administration of the Sacraments. And other parts of divine service for the use of the Church of Scotland
Edinburgh: Printed by Robert Young 1636. First edition. Loose-leaf. Very Good . Archivally matted and framed from the first printing of the Scottish Book of Common Prayer which was influential on the American Book of Common Prayer. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity. A very nice portion of the scarce first edition of the Scottish Book of Common Prayer. Makes an excellent gift. Printed by Robert Young unknown
Bookseller reference : 2188
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[COLLECTION SCOTLAND YARD] - WILLIAMS (Valentin) -
Le bal masqué des Waverly.
Paris, Libraire grund - collection scotland yard, s.d. ; in-12, 223 pp., broché, couverture illustr (plis au dos mais semble etre une marque de fabrique). Traduit de l'anglais par Jeanne Fournier-Pargoire.
Bookseller reference : 200816819
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[COXE William]:
Voyages aux montagnes d'Ecosse et aux Isles Hébrides, de Scilly, d'Anglesey, &c. Traduits de l'Anglais par une société de gens-de-lettres, avec les notes & les éclaircissemens nécessaires. Nouveau recueil de voyages I & II.
A Genève et se trouve à Paris, chez Paul Barde / chez Moutard, chez Mérigot le jeune, 1785. 2 volumes in-8 de XV-375-[2] et VI-[2]-328-[2] pages, demi-veau brun à coins, dos lisses ornés de filets, intiales, roulette, titre ("Voyages au Nord") et tomaison dorés.
Bookseller reference : 11154
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[Commercial Bank of Scotland; George Salmond, Writer [solicitor], Glasgow [Procurator-Fiscal of Lanarkshire]; forgery]:
'Forgery of the Commercial Bank of Scotlands Guinea Note.' Lithographic notice in copperplate handwriting 'given to enable the public to distinguish the forged from the genuine Notes' with illustrations.
Without place or date but with reference to 'George Salmond Writer Glasgow'. Early nineteenth-century. 2pp. 4to. On leaf untidily torn from an album resulting in a ragged edge with minor loss of text a few parts of words. On aged and chipped paper. The document is headed 'Forgery of the Commercial Bank of Scotlands Guinea Note' and begins: As a few off these Forged Notes have made their appearance in Glasgow <th>e following directions are given to enable the public to distinguish the forged from the genuine Notes.' A detailed description follows with small illustrations given of the shapes of the letter 'B' in forgery and genuine note with other illustrations of a thistle both with and 'without prickles'. The document ends: 'It is requested that if any of these forged Notes are presented the same and those offering them may be detained and proceeded with according to the Law and that notice may be immediately sent to George Salmond Writer Glasgow who will pay the expenses and liberally remunerate those giving any information which may be of Service or may lead to Conviction of offenders.' No other copy traced either on COPAC or WorldCat. The Scottish guinea note was introduced in 1758 and discontinued in 1828. The book 'Rambling Recollections of Old Glasgow' by 'Nestor' contains a reference to 'Mr. George Salmond long Procurator-Fiscal at Glasgow' who 'kept an album or rather nigrum containing a collection of forged notes with notices of the results to the persons implicated in their forgery or issue. There seldom was a Circuit in Glasgow where there were not several men or women sentenced to death for such crimes and several expiated their offences on the scaffold'. Salmond was Procurator-Fiscal by 1826 so this item would appear to date from before then. Without place or date, but with reference to 'George Salmond, Writer, Glasgow'. Early nineteenth-century. unknown
Bookseller reference : 14009
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[Droit - Ecosse],
[Droit - Ecosse], Recueil des pièces présentées à sa Majesté très-chrétienne, à la Tournelle du Parlement de Paris, & à M. de Sartine, Lieutenant Général de Police ; En conséquence de deux Jugemens portés par la Cour de Session en Ecosse ; le premier daté du 27 Juillet, & le second du 11 Août présente année 1763 [etc.].
[Droit - Ecosse], Recueil des pièces présentées à sa Majesté très-chrétienne, à la Tournelle du Parlement de Paris, & à M. de Sartine, Lieutenant Général de Police ; En conséquence de deux Jugemens portés par la Cour de Session en Ecosse ; le premier daté du 27 Juillet, & le second du 11 Août présente année 1763 [etc.]. Paris, Michel Lambert, 1763. In-4, [2]-51p. Intéressant document autour d'une des plus importantes affaires du XVIIIe siècle. La sour du dernier duc de Douglas (1694-1761), Lady Jane Douglas (1698-1753) se serait mariée en secret au chevalier John Stewart de Grandtully (1687-1764), sympathisant jacobite réfugié en France. En 1748, Jane informe son frère de la naissance de jumeaux, Archibald et Sholto. Ce dernier mourra comme sa mère en 1753. Le duc refusa de reconnaître cette naissance et coupa les vivres à sa sour. Suite à son mariage avec Margaret Douglas de Mains, le duc accepta de reconnaître la naissance de son neveu. Après la mort du duc, les Hamilton contestèrent l'héritage. Bien que la cour statuât contre le neveu en 1767, la Chambre des Lords inversa la décision, sans appel possible. Les deux jugements reproduits ici indiquent que toute la procédure faite en France n'a aucune valeur en Ecosse. Une des conséquences est que les témoins des Hamilton ne pourraient pas répondre en Ecosse car, selon l'usage écossais, un témoin ne peut comparaître qu'une seule fois. Reliure bradel demi-parchemin (début XXe), titre manuscrit. Intéressant document.
Bookseller reference : 005679
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[ECOSSE] - DECRAENE (Paulette).-
Ecosse.
Lausanne, Rencontre (L'Atlas des Voyages), 1968, grand in 8° cartonnage illustré de l'éditeur, 192 pages.
Bookseller reference : 63541
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[ECOSSE] - LINKLATER (Eric), SMITH (Edwin) -
L'écosse.
Paris, Les editions braun, 1969 ; in-4, 197 pp., cartonnage de l'éditeur. Avec jaquette.
Bookseller reference : 201206542
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[ECOSSE] - GREEN (Samuel G.).-
Scottish Pictures. Drawn with Pen and Pencil. Illustrated by Eminent Artists.
1890 Londres, The Religious Tract Society, sans date (vers 1890), grand in 8°, cartonnage toile décorée de l'éditeur, tranches dorées, XVI-208 pages et 8 pages de catalogue ; très nombreuses gravures sur bois in et hors-texte.
Bookseller reference : 1028
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[EGERTON (Sir Thomas, Baron Ellesmere)]
The Speech of the Lord Chancellor of England, in the Eschequer Chamber, touching the Post=nati.
First edition, 4to (185 x 135mm), [12], 118, [2]pp., the first leaf is blank except for marginal rules and signature-mark "A", the last leaf is blank except for marginal rules, woodcut devices on title, new endpapers, recent full calf, gilt lettered red morocco label to spine. "On the accession of James I, Egerton was reappointed lord keeper and advanced to the peerage on 21 July 1603 as Baron Ellesmere, of Ellesmere in Shropshire (where he was given a large estate), but at the king's behest relinquished the rolls in favour of the Scottish lawyer Edward Bruce. On 24 July Egerton was appointed lord chancellor, relinquishing his position as lord keeper. He presided over the chancery and Star Chamber for another fourteen years, and also conducted a number of state trials, notably those of Sir Walter Ralegh (1603), and the gunpowder plotters (1605)."?(ODNB.) This speech took four hours to deliver and concerns the rights of Scots born after the accession of James I, the case concerns 'Robert Calvine, sonne and heire apparant of James L. Calvine of Colcrosse in the realme of Scotland.' - (pp.4-5). Provenance: Early signature of Davenport Talbot on A1. STC, 7540.
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[FREEHOLDERS OF SCOTLAND]
A letter to the real freeholders of scotland upon the bill for Regulating Qualifications
Edinburgh: s.n. 1775. 32pp. Uncut. Stitched as issued. Single old vertical fold. Very occasional marginal spotting. The sole edition in original state of an anonymous address concerning the Bill for altering the laws which regulate the qualifications of freeholders entitled to vote in the election of Members of Parliament for Scotland. ESTC records copies at 10 locations BL California Duke Huntington Kansas NLS Oxford Queen's Syracuse and Yale. ESTC T38311. First edition. 8vo. [s.n.] unknown
Bookseller reference : AQ33308
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[Freemasonry - Grand Lodge of Scotland]
The Constitution and Laws of the Grand Lodge of Scotland
Edinburgh: Published by Authority of the Grand Lodge by the Grand Secretary. Good with No dust jacket as issued. 1886. Hardcover. Rear hinge broken with spine mull visible at the split gutter. Previous owner's signature and address Oamaru New Zealand on front endpaper. ; vi 2 213 2 1 blank pages. Green cloth boards. Gilt border and gilt coat of arms on both boards. Page dimensions: 136 x 103mm. Page edges dyed red. . Published by Authority of the Grand Lodge by the Grand Secretary hardcover
Bookseller reference : 21782
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[GALLOWAY (Honorary Colonel Thomas L.)]
The Queen's Own Royal Glasgow Yeomanry 1848 to 1948.
First edition, 4to, 125pp., foreword signed by the author in ink, numerous illustrs., orig. publishers quarter blue morocco, blue cloth boards, gilt, spine faded otherwise a nice copy. Provenance: With a tipped-in A.L.s of presentation from the author to Mr. Harris, "I send you a copy of the centenary history of the Q.O.R.G.Y.... It was a very restricted edition and very few libraries have a copy..."
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[George Thomson [(1757–1851), noted collector of the music of Scotland, music publisher, and a friend of Robert Burns.]:
George Thomson friend of Burns Autograph Letter Signed "G. Thomson" to W.F. Watson bookseller of Prince's Street with a sportive invitation to dinner. also invited David Scott
Leith Links 3 John's Place Tuesday 4 Jany docketed adding "1848". Two pages 12mo bifolium formerly in an album tipped onto strip of album page as is the addressed envelope no postal marks good condition. "My dear Sir If as I hope you are disengaged on Friday underlined next come and partake of a quiet family dinner with us at 5 o'clock you will confer much pleasure on us and will I trust meet honest David Scott with whom we will discuss high & important matters. As an inducement to him to do me that favour I have ventured to tell him that I hope he will meet you. Prytheee then let us not be disappointed. " Postscript asking "What of Mr Black" Notes: "David Scott was the son of Robert Scott and brother of William Bell Scott both involved in contributions for George Thomson’s publications. Like William Bell he also wrote poetry although he requested many of his verses to be destroyed after his death." Leith Links, 3 John's Place, Tuesday 4 Jany (docketed, adding "1848"). unknown
Bookseller reference : 22983
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[GORDON (George)]
Collectanea for a Flora of Moray; or, A List of the Phaenogamous Plants and Ferns Hitherto Found within the Province.
First edition, viii, 40pp., orig. wrappers. Freeman, 1359; Simpson, p. 349; Not in Hall & Rickard.
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[HASELHUST -- SCOTLAND]. EYRE-TODD, George.
Loch Lomond Loch Katrine and the Trossachs. Described by . . . Painted by E.W. Haslehust.
London & Glasgow: Blackie & Son Ltd. 1922. 8vo. 67 1 pp. Colour frontisp. 11 colour plates historiated vignette. Gray boards green lettering w/ d.j. cover art by Haslehust minor chipping head of spine couple closed tears NF/G copy. First edition of this beautifully illustrated trip through Scotland. One title in the “Beautiful England Scotland and Ireland†series. Blackie & Son, Ltd., hardcover
Bookseller reference : 49621
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[Insurance & shipping advertising; Scotland]
Printed letter sheet sent in 1834 with maritime advertising
Glasgow 1834. Very good overall. An illustrated advertising sheet with 3 columns of Glasgow shipping advertisements which serves as writing paper for a half penny hand written letter. The letter is from Gilkison & Brown to Messrs. Davidson & Syme lawyers and comments that there are no vessels from Clyde to New York at present "nor will there be any for some weeks". It quotes the cabin and steerage passage rates also. <br /> <br /> Gilkison & Brown were maritime agents for the Canada Company in Glasgow; they acted as ship and insurance brokers and commission agents. Emigration from Scotland to Canada and other destinations was in response to tenant congestion and starvation as well as land owner bankruptcy. In the 1830s 20000 highlanders emigrated to Canada.<br /> <br /> The maritime advertising printed in 3 columns is for: the Royal Exchange Assurance of London; individual ads for 10 ships all out of Glasgow and bound for ports all over the world including New York; Calcutta; Trinidad; the Cape of Good Hope; Trieste Italy Genoa Kingston Jamaica and Honduras; and St. Thomas. Each ad is accompanied with an engraved sailing ship.<br /> <br /> The letter is addressed to Messrs. Davidson & Syme Charlotte Street Edinburgh and franked also with a stamped 24 Oct 1834. "COCLK PM" is stamped in 2 sections due to the letter fold. <br /> <br /> 15 3/4 x 9 3/4"; folds to 7 7/8 x 9 3/4". Wax seal caused small hole affecting some words in manuscript text.<br /> <br /> A lovely example of a used letter sheet. unknown
Bookseller reference : 24462
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[James Horne, Lyon Clerk; Court of the Lord Lyon, King of Arms, Edinburgh, Scotland; Scottish College of Heralds]:
Armorial; The Court of the Lord Lyon. Itemised manuscript 'Note of Fees of Armorial Bearings for Miss William Boyd Robertson of Lawers.' With manuscript receipt for payment of this bill signed by James Horne Lyon Clerk.
The 'Note of Fees' dated November 1814. Horne's receipt from Edinburgh 18 November 1814. Both items in good condition on lightly-aged paper. The 'Note of Fees' is 1p. 4to and comprises 11 charges totalling £44 2s 0d. Docketted on reverse. Among the charges are: 'Herald Painter for painting writing and Emblazoning Arms in Patent £2 2s 0d' 'Herald Painter's Charge for Sketches both of the Arms of Lord Balgray and Miss Robertson: - one in colour given to his Lordship Seven in pen and Ink sent to him at Ormiston Hall and one given to Learmouth & Co. Coachmakers £2 2s 0d' together with 'Lyon Clerk for Extra Trouble £6 6s 0d'. The receipt is 1p. 12mo and is docketted on the reverse 'Note of Fees of Arms For Miss William Boyd Robertson of Lawers Novr. 1814.' It carries two embossed four pence tax stamps is signed by 'James Horne Lyon dept.' and reads: 'Edinburgh 18th. November 1814 Received from Mrs. Robertson Williamson by the hands of Messrs. Dundas & Rollo W.S. Forty four pounds two shillings Stg being in full payment of the annexed note of the Fees of her Patent of Armorial Bearings.' The 'Note of Fees' dated November 1814. Horne's receipt from Edinburgh, 18 November 1814. unknown
Bookseller reference : 14216
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[King James Version Bible] [Church of Scotland] [Presbyterian]
Black Leather KJV Pearl 32mo HOLY BIBLE: Containing the Old and New Testaments Translated out of the Original Tongues and with the Former Translations Diligently Compared . with Psalms of David in Metre according to the Version approved by The Church of Scotland with The Church Hymnary
Oxford University Press 1922. Leather. VERY GOOD. Church Hymnary d. 1922 Bible and Psalms undated but assumably therabouts. 2323 pp. Metric Psalms and Hymns. Small-format 32mo bound in full-yapp black cowhide leather with pronounced grain gilt stamped lettering to spine and front cover all edges art gilt black place ribbon color maps. Some modest rubbing to the leather around the tips binding remains entirely sound inscription to FFEP verso otherwise text clean and unmarked with little sign of use or wear. Oxford University Press unknown
Bookseller reference : 509114
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[L'Archéologue - Archéologie Nouvelle]
L'ARCHEOLOGUE - ARCHEOLOGIE NOUVELLE - N° 15 - Octobre 1995
N° 15 (Octobre 1995) : revue de 66 pages, format 215 x 285 mm, illustrée, brochée couverture couleurs, bon état
Bookseller reference : LFA-126746690
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[L'Archéologue - Archéologie Nouvelle]
L'ARCHEOLOGUE - ARCHEOLOGIE NOUVELLE - N° 34 - Février-Mars 1998
N° 34 (Février-Mars 1998) : revue de 66 pages, format 215 x 285 mm, illustrée, brochée couverture couleurs, bon état
Bookseller reference : LFA-126746737
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[Maisons Côté Ouest]
MAISONS COTE LUEST - N° 3 - Hiver 1994
Revue de 130 pages, format 230 x 300 mm, illustrée, brochée couverture couleurs, bon état
Bookseller reference : LFA-126741868
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[MACDONELL (Alexander R.)]
Vindication of the "Clanronald or Glengary" against the attacks made upon them in the Inverness Journal [by A. R. Macdonell] and some recent printed Performances. With remarks as to the descent of the Family who style themselves "Of Clanronald." [with an appendix].
First Edition, [6], 97, [1], xxxpp., with half-title, engraved title with an engraved vignette drawn and engraved by W. H. Lizars, inscription on title "Jas. Hay 16 April 1821", date shaved from the imprint, large folding pedigree, disbound. "It will be seen, involves the question of the Male Representationship of the ancient Sovereigns and Princes of the isles; for whoever is Heir Male of Ranald of the Isles Founder of Clanranald, is also the Male Representative of his remote Ancestor Donald of the Isles, Grandson and Heir of Somerled first King of the Isles, after whom the Macdonalds are surnamed at the present day. It is well known that the descendants of Somerled (who lived in the 12th century) were Sovereign Princes, and treated as such by Foreign Powers."
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[McDOWALL (Andrew, Lord Bankton)]
Two Orders of the Right Honourable the Lords Spiritual and Temporal in Parliament assembled, made the fifth of August last, requiring the Lords of the Session in Scotland to lay before their Lordships, at the beginning of this Session of Parliament, Matters relating to Heretable Jurisdictions and Heretable Sheriff-ships, in that Part of Great Britain called Scotland. Together with the Returns made by the said Lords of Session, Parsuant to the said Two Orders.
First Edition, title soiled, 23, [1] pp., disbound.
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[Missouri]. [Scotland]. Ballingall George D.
Manuscript Diary Kept by Scottish Businessman George D. Ballingall During a Visit to Missouri in the Early 1890s
Various locations in Missouri: May to June 1891. Very good. 54pp. rectos only. Small quarto. Contemporary limp dark brown leather thin gilt borders and gilt lining on spine. Minor wear spine head a bit tender. Clean internally. An interesting collection of observations on American business politics and more from the standpoint of a Scottish lawyer and businessman working in the American Midwest in 1891. According to an 1891 Scottish directory George D. Ballingall was one of three partners in Fraser Stodart and Ballingall of 16 Castle Street in Edinburgh which matches the address he records on the front free endpaper of the present diary. Ballingall and his partners were managing secretaries for a few companies including the Missouri Land and Live Stock Company Limited which provides easy justification for why he was visiting Missouri here. Ballingall himself is listed in the same directory as a member of the Society of Writers to Her Majesty's Signet a private society of notable Scottish solicitors.<br /> <br /> The present diary covers Ballingall's time in various locations in Missouri in May and June 1891. He discusses politics real estate farming mining prospects and most intensely the law. He records his experiences in St. Louis Joplin Pierce City and other locations visiting mines taking meetings and providing consultations gathering his own legal advice and more. Ballingall devotes the last several pages of the diary to various legal acts in the Missouri legislature and ponders how they will affect his business interests in the state the affairs of corporations foreign reporting requirements and so forth. He also discusses the evergreen topic involving the struggle between federal and state powers. He concludes by discussing how Missouri farmers organized as did the farmers in Kansas and how this new faction of the "people's party" controls the legislature now. May to June unknown
Bookseller reference : 2638
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[MURRAY (Patrick, 5th Baron Elibank)]
Considerations of the Present State of the Peerage of Scotland. By a Peer of Scotland.
21, [1]pp., a little soiled, later wrappers.
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[MUSIC -- SCOTLAND].
The lyric gems of Scotland: collection of Scottish songs original and selected with music. Second series.
Glasgow Edingburgh & London: Morison Kyle 108 Queen Street ca. 1860. 16mo. 5.2 x 6.25 in. viii 280 pp. all w/ printed ruled borders musical scores printed throughout. Crimson-coloured Victorian publisher’s cloth gilt lettering on front cover & spine t.e.g. minor edgewear rubbing inner hinges neatly repaired still a VG copy from the library of James Grahamslaw 1833-1872 a Scottish farmer who emigrated to Vancouver Island British Columbia in 1866 helped found Victoria Lodge No. 1 of the Freemasons in 1871 and a year later died in the British Virgin Islands whose widow Violet Kerr Grahamslaw b. 1833 moved to Portland OR w/ note in MS dated April 18th 1866 from John Black. First edition of this very scarce Victorian collection of Scottish songs & music in dialect including many published here for the first time as well as musical scores published for the first time. Not to be confused with the John Cameron series published contemporaneously this volume was preceded by the “First Series†in 1856. No copies in Worldcat. Morison Kyle, 108 Queen Street, hardcover
Bookseller reference : 61757
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[NICHOLS, Francis]
THE BRITISH COMPENDIUM : OR RUDIMENTS OF HONOUR. Containing the Titles, Decents, Marriages, Issue, Posts, and Seats, of all the present NOBILITY of England [Vol. I]. Containing the Origin of the Scots, ans Succession of their Kings for above 2000 years [Vol. II]
1723 London: Printed by C. Meere, and sold by A. Bettefworth, 1723-1725. Deux vol. in-16: 8 x 13 cm. 5ème édition pour le Ier vol. [Nobility of England], deuxième édition pour le 2ème vol. [Origin of the Scots]. I/ 1 fr., 1 f. [Titre], 2 ff. n. ch. [Preface], pp. 1-120 [armoiries gravées], pp. 3-541[1], 4 ff. [Index & Addenda]. II/ 1 fr., VIII pp., pp. 1-86 [armoiries gravées], 511[1] pp., 13 ff. de planches gravées hors-texte. Reliures d'époque en plein veau marron, dos à quatre nerfs. Couvertures fortement frottées, le t. II a les coiffes arasées, les mors abîmés, les coins émoussés et le premier plat détaché du reste de l'ouvrage. Quelques feuillets déchirés dans les deux volumes, sans manque. Mouillures et rousseurs éparses. Ex-libris manuscrits au début de chacun des volumes. Assemblage d'époque complet de toutes ses planches. Exemplaire captivant de ce classique de l'héraldique britannique du XVIIIe siècle.
Bookseller reference : 2375
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[Notre Histoire]
NOTRE HISTOIRE
N° 33 (Avril 1987) 66 pages, format 205 x 285 mm, illustré, broché couverture couleurs, bon état
Bookseller reference : LFA-126739807
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[Portrait - Photographie] VICTORIA - Reine d'Espagne
Portrait - Photographie de la 2éme collection Félix Potin représentant VICTORIA Eugènie Julia Ena de Battenberg - Reine d'Espagne - né à Balmoral (Ecosse) en 1887 -
Photographie 7,5x4 cm - collée sur carton - vers 1900 -
Bookseller reference : GF9970
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[PRISON BOARD OF SCOTLAND]
Rules as to the Safe Custody of Prisoners made by the General Board of Directors of Prisons in Scotland and certified by one of Her Majesty's Principal Secretaries of State on 28th April 1853.
s.l.: s.n. 1853. 2pp 2. Single folded sheet. Two horizontal folds manuscript docket title to verso. Lightly creased and dust-soiled. An apparently unrecorded pamphlet detailing nine regulations to ensure the safety of prisoners in custody in Scottish gaols e.g. 'Prisoners sentenced to Transportation and those committed for Trial shall not be employed in the menial offices of the Prison under any circumstances'. Not located in OCLC or COPAC. . Quarto. [s.n.] unknown
Bookseller reference : AQ21538
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[Queen Victoria's FIRST visit to Scotland, 1842; Mrs. R. Williamson of Lawers; Comrie, Strathearn, Perthshire]:
Queen Victoria's FIRST visit to Scotland 1842. Three MS.receipts two of them regarding 'erecting triumphall Arches' the other a 'Note of Men Employed in the Village of Comrie . to join the Lawers Company for hir sic Majesty the Queen'.
Lawers Strathearn Scotland. All three paid on 26 December 1842. The three documents in good condition on lightly-aged paper. ONE: 'Note of Men employed in the Village of Comrie by Orders of Mrs. R. Williamson of Lavers - to join the Lavers Company for hir sic Majesty the Queen'. on reverse 'Lawers Thos Biccarton for Men attending during the Queens Visit £1 . 19/- paid 26 Decr. 1842'. Beneath this in pencil in a later hand: 'Queen Victoria visit to Strathearn Sept 10 1842'. 1p. 4to. With some words in red ink. Mainly comprising a table of 29 names days wages due of men 'Attending the Lawers Company'. Between them the men worked 26 days and received a total of £1 19s 0d 1s 6d each. Beneath the table signed 'Thos. Biccarton' is the receipt proper: 'By orders of Mrs. R. Williamson 1842 All paid by T. B. on 10th Septr. Lawers I do hererby acknowledge to have Received from H. G. Watson Esqr. Factor for Lawers Estate the Sum of one Pound Nineteen Shillings Stg this being full pay due to the annexed Acct. for 26 men attending of Lawers in honor & Loyalty for her Majesty the Queen passing through Lawers Grounds on Saturday the 10th day of Septr. 1842 And for the above sum receipt is hereby discharged by me'. TWO: Receipt signed by 'Daniel Mc.Gregor' for 'Expense erecting triumphall arches for Her Majesty'. 1p landscape 12mo. Naming five men and recording the money paid to them. Docketted on reverse: 'Lawers D McGregor for Sundries £1. 14 . 8 pd 26 Dec 1842'. THREE: on reverse 'Lawers John McRorie for putting up Triumphal Arches £0 . 7s 6d paid 26 Dec 1843'. On slip of paper. Signed receipt by McRorie for a 7s 6d 'Attested by James MCulloch'. This was the Queen's first visit to Scotland. See The Times 12 September 1842 for an extended report of this part of the Queen's visit. [Lawers, Strathearn, Scotland.] All three paid on 26 December 1842. unknown
Bookseller reference : 14100
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[REID (Thomas)] - GARNIER (Adolphe).-
Critique de la philosophie de Thomas Reid.
Paris, Hachette, 1840, in 8° broché, 119 pages.
Bookseller reference : 73281
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[REVUE]. [ARCHITECTURE].
MODERNE BAUFORMEN. " Monatshefte für Architektur und Raumkunst ". Jahrgang XXVII. Heft 4. April 1928.
Jahrgang XXVII. Heft 4. April 1928. Alfred Runge & Eduard Scotland, Konrad Wittmann, Hans Schumacher Très bon état.
Bookseller reference : 8805
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[Scotland – History of Higher Education – Ontario – Farming] Macfarlane, Alexander; Macfarlane, James
Archive of Letters with Some Photographs of Scottish-Canadian Farmer James Macfarlane and His Nephew Dr. Alexander Macfarlane With Much Concerning Farming in Ontario and the Founding of the University of Dundee
Dover and Chatham Ontario; Edinburgh and Blairgowrie Scotland 1903. Seventy-eight pieces: seven 2.5 x 4†photographs mounted on heavy cardstock; with seventeen letters from Alexander to James Macfarlane fifty-two from James to Alexander Macfarlane and two from others to Alexander Macfarlane. Fourteen from 1853–1882; eleven from 1883–1885; thirteen from 1886; twelve from 1887; thirteen from 1888; eight from 1889–1903. Sorted chronologically. Envelopes good to very good; letters generally near fine. Alexander Macfarlane 1851–1913 was a Scottish physicist mathematician and logician. He earned a D.Sc. from the University of Edinburgh in 1878; following this he would teach at the University of St. Andrews the University of Edinburgh the University of Texas at Austin and Lehigh University. Macfarlane earned a number of accolades including elections to many scientific and mathematical societies and an honorary doctorate from the University of Michigan. After his retirement in 1894 Alexander Macfarlane moved to a farm in Ontario left to him by his uncle James who is his correspondent herein. Much less is known about James Macfarlane; born in Scotland in 1806 he immigrated to North America by way of New York in 1835. He purchased land in Dover Township now Chatham Ontario in 1853 and was elected the town’s reeve in 1879. At the time of this correspondence he was a farmer by occupation. The photographs in the collection—portraits of unknown individuals—are likely his as they are from photography studios in the Brantford and Toronto area and seem to date from before Alexander Macfarlane’s arrival in the colony.<br /> <br /> James Macfarlane’s letters to his nephew mainly written between 1886 and 1889 give detailed descriptions of farm life and logistics in 19th-century Ontario. He grew corn wheat beans clover and hay raised pigs and cows and kept a number of workhorses alongside a few seasonal employees. The elder Macfarlane describes the state of his crops the health of his animals and especially his finances taxes and employees’ wages; he writes of “a constant fear of running aground†March 17 1887. However he also occasionally discusses academic or political affairs – it is unclear what education Macfarlane had or what political experience besides his reeveship but from his writing it seems not insignificant. One prohibition-related incident in 1887 especially stands out:<br /> <br /> “During the night between last Saturday & Sunday there was a dynamite explosion in front of the handsome residence of H. Cummings Esq. of Chatham – damage but no one hurt. It is believed it was the doing of the Chatham grogocracy – Mr. C. favours prohibition – Tories do notâ€. August 10 1887<br /> <br /> This letter dates the incident to late on the 6th or early on the 7th of August 1887; we do not find the explosion mentioned in local newspapers from the time.<br /> <br /> Alexander Macfarlane’s letters which comprise most of the earlier letters in the group focus on his burgeoning academic career. In 1882 when the majority of his letters were written he had applied and was waiting to hear about a position as Chair of Mathematics at University College Dundee now the University of Dundee which was then just being formed. Besides occasional discussions of work in which he is currently engaged Macfarlane writes about his tactics for bettering his chances at the Chair; for example:<br /> <br /> “I have just received some information which indicates that I shall have an excellent chance of being successful. Rev. Mr. Tait who was our minister before he left Blairgowrie for Newport opposite Dundee happens to be a very intimate friend of the founder of the College Miss Baxter of Balgavies. I saw from the first that it would be important to secure his cooperation; he has been very active in his support. Recently he was staying at Balgavies and when the College was discussed he spoke highly in my favour. He has persuaded Miss Baxter to take some active steps in my favour. Copies of all the applications etc. are sent to her which seems to indicate that a proposed appointment is submitted to her for approval.†September 19 1882<br /> <br /> The wait is difficult for Macfarlane and he frequently comments with displeasure on related workplace politics. For instance he is upset by the choice of William Peterson—whom he describes as “a fop†October 3 1882—for Principal of the new university:<br /> <br /> “Peterson had this advantage that many of the electors had a bias in favour of a Classical man for the office of Principal. He got only a second class at Oxford. I say nothing on the subject but I have heard others express an opinion that a mistake has been made.†August 13 1882<br /> <br /> And later:<br /> <br /> “Most people express themselves as greatly surprised at the choice the Dundee Council made of a Principal. My theory of the matter is that Professor Donaldson with the view of furthering his own candidature wished to ingratiate himself with Professor Sellars after he saw that Mr Porter would not be accepted by the Council. I feel that the Council may do anything as they seem nearly incapable of forming an independent opinion.†September 27 1882<br /> <br /> When he does not receive the Chair Macfarlane shares his thoughts with his uncle about the state of Scottish Universities especially that they “have no reputation for scholarship†and that the Scottish people “need not expect learning to flourish at their Universities†November 23 1882.<br /> <br /> Of course Macfarlane’s career turned out fine despite this setback; in 1895 he tells James not unfairly that “I am considered one of the foremost thinkers of the day in the field of exact science†March 21.<br /> <br /> Overall a look at the lives and activities of an uncle and nephew with extremely different careers; of interest both to scholars of Ontario history and farming and to historians of science and higher education. unknown
Bookseller reference : List2990
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