Description: Click here to see our other books! Annals of the Caledonians, Picts, and Scots; and of Strathclyde, Cumberland, Galloway, and Murray. Joseph Ritson 1828 W. and D. Laing : London 8" by 5" 2-262; 341pp SUMMARY A first edition of this two volume history from renowned English antiquary Joseph Ritson. First Edition,Leather Binding,Original Binding Overall Condition: Very Good This book weighs 1.5 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 23.99 EU Postage: £ 18.99 European Postage: £ 19.99 Asia Postage: £ 31.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 32.99 DESCRIPTION A half calf, two volume first edition of this work.This is the work of English lawyer and antiquary Joseph Ritson, best known for his 1795 compilation of the Robin Hood legend. Ritson was known for the accuracy of his translations of the manuscripts he handled, which included many old songs, fairy tales and ballads which had not yet been widely published.To volume I are the annals of the Caledonians and Picts, and to volume II the annals of the Scots, and sections on such locations as Strathclyde, Cumberland and Galloway. This work features passages in Latin alongside their English translation.With armorial bookplates to the front and rear pastedowns of each volume. Bookplates to the front pastedowns have names removed, however the bookplates to the rear bears the name of contemporary owner William Lockyer Merewether. A Major General, Merewether was a British Army officer who served in both India and Abyssinia. CONDITION In the original half calf binding with cloth covered boards. Bumping to extremities, and rubbing to the calf portion. Some discolouration to spine. Armorial bookplates to front and rear pastedown. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and clean. Overall Condition: Very Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques
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Author: Joseph Ritson
Publisher: W. and D. Laing
Binding: Cloth
Special Attributes: Yes
Language: English
Fiction Subject: None
Illustrator: None
Original/Facsimile: Original
Original/Reproduction: Original
Signed: No
Year Printed: 1828
Place of Publication: London
Weight: 1.500000
Country/Region of Manufacture: London
