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Archaeologia Scotica; or Transactions of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland
1792ref. 948F44Edinburgh: Printed for the Society 1792-1890 . First edition. Leather. Very Good. 11.5" by 9.5". Not Stated. A scarce complete first edition set of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland's 'Archaeologia Scotica' illustrated throughout and in signed calf bindings from Andrew Grieve. The scarce complete five volume set of the Transactions of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland a publication containing essays articles and illustrations related to Scottish antiquities focussing upon archaeological discoveries historical analyses and discussions of ancient manuscripts and artefacts.Following the completion of volume V in 1890 this publication was absorbed by the Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland which had been in publication since 1850.Volume I 1792 illustrated with seven plates one folding.Volume II 1822 illustrated with nineteen plates one folding and a folding table.Volume III 1831 illustrated with eleven plates.Volume IV 1857 illustrated with thirty-two plates of which sixteen are folding and three in colour. Volume V 1890 illustrated with seventy-one platesWith further vignette illustrations throughout each volume. Collated complete.In full calf signed bindings by Andrew Grieve. In a full calf signed binding with gilt detailing to back strip. Externally very smart. Rubbing to tail of volume I rear board. Tail of volume I joint starting with board firmly held. Rear hinge of volume II strained with board firmly held. Internally firmly bound. Instances of handling marks to volume I. Offsetting to pages facing plates of volume II. Pages otherwise clean and bright. Very Good Printed for the Society hardcover
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