The Book Of Scottish Song - Alex Whitelaw Bound By Riviere & Son, Glasgow 1851
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:7028906 | Publisher: Blackie And Son |
| Special Attributes: Miniature | Place of Publication: Glasgow, Edinburgh |
| Binding: Hardcover | Author: Alex Whitelaw |
| ISBN: Does not apply |
1851 The Book of Scottish Songs; Collected and Illustrated with Historical and Critical Notices, AN ESSAY ON THE SONG-WRITERS OF SCOTLAND By Alex. Whitelaw.Published By Blackie and Son, Queen Street, South College St., Edinburgh, Warwick Square London. MDCCCLIBound By Riviere & Son. From Designs by J.H. Stonehouse and Miniatures by CB Currie
This elaborately bound book is in very good condition for it’s age except for the front cover being detached (see pictures). The spine is sti...ll tight. The gilt edge pages remain clear with some light tanning throughout the pages and some occasional marking. The back binding is beginning to crack along the spine but still secure. The silk does have some fraying and a small hole on the front inside page (see picture). One inside page does have an inscription from a previous owner (see picture) and there are some pages with discoloration marks on the lower right (see picture). Cosway binding with 2 hand painted miniature (on front and back) under glass by C. B. Currie. Inside front cover is marked “BOUND BY RIVIERE & SON.” “FROM DESIGNS BY J.H. STONEHOUSE” and back cover is marked “Miniatures by C.B. CURRIE”
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This elaborately bound book is in very good condition for it’s age except for the front cover being detached (see pictures). The spine is sti...ll tight. The gilt edge pages remain clear with some light tanning throughout the pages and some occasional marking. The back binding is beginning to crack along the spine but still secure. The silk does have some fraying and a small hole on the front inside page (see picture). One inside page does have an inscription from a previous owner (see picture) and there are some pages with discoloration marks on the lower right (see picture). Cosway binding with 2 hand painted miniature (on front and back) under glass by C. B. Currie. Inside front cover is marked “BOUND BY RIVIERE & SON.” “FROM DESIGNS BY J.H. STONEHOUSE” and back cover is marked “Miniatures by C.B. CURRIE”
I am not a dealer nor an expert and I do my best to describe each item I list. All items are sold "as is", so please look closely at all pictures and ask any questions you might have before bidding. Thank You for looking. For items being shipped Internationally, buyer will be responsible for any and all custom fees and taxes. Items will only be shipped through the global shipping program. All buyers will be responsible for paying for the cost of shipping insurance if requested.
