PAGAN, JAMESBiblio.com
James PaganBiblio.com
Sketch of the History of Glasgow
1847rif. 961P17Glasgow: Robert Stuart & Co 1847. First edition. Leather. Very Good. 8.5" by 5.5". Not Stated. The first edition of this scarce history of Glasgow by James Pagan an illustrated work bound by Ramage. The first edition.A scarce work.Bound by Ramage.Illustrated with an engraved title page one folding map and twenty-two plates. Collated complete.An insightful history of Glasgow from the foundations of the city up to the nineteenth century. With notes on the Union Riots the Rebellions of 1715 and 1745 the trade of the city Glasgow University the city's police and more.By James Pagan. Pagan gathered the information for this work whilst working as a report for the 'Glasgow Herald' as well as from his correspondence with many local antiquarians.Title to the engraved title is 'Sketches of the History of Glasgow'. In a full paneled calf binding by Ramage. Externally smart very lightly rubbed. Loss to the bottom spine label. Cracked to the head of the front joint. Front hinge is starting but firm. Internally firmly bound. Pages are bright and generally clean with scattered spots. Very Good Robert Stuart & Co hardcover
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