[Mackie, Charles];

Historical description of the monastery and chapel Royal of the Holyroodhouse, with an account of the palace and environs, Edinburgh 1819, 124 pag.

Illustrated with title vignet and 8 plates. Second title: The history of the abbey, palace (...).

Antiquariaat Arine van der SteurProfessional seller

Book number: 47383

Keywords: United Kingdom

Anonymous

Historical and Descriptive Account of the Palace and Chapel-Royal of Holyroodhouse

Edinburgh, J. Cunningham, 1826 . First edition. Paperback. The first edition of this uncommon and beautifully illustrated study of Edinburgh's Palace of Holyroodhouse. Illustrated with a frontispiece and seven engraved India proof plates, drawn and engraved by James Johnstone. Collated, complete.A beautifully illustrated first edition study of the Chapel-Royal and Palace of Holyrood, an enormously important Edinburgh landmark.Holyrood Abbey was founded in 1128, and fell into ruin in the seventeenth century, not even a century before this work was published. Holyrood Palace is the official residence of the British monarch in Scotland, being the principal royal residence in Scotland since the sixteenth century. Originally the Palace was a guest house for the Abbey, before being greatly expanded after the Scottish Reformation. Many historically significant events occurred within the walls.With wonderfully detailed India proof plates. Rebacked, in the publisher's original paper wraps. Wraps age toned, with significant spotting and handling marks. Tape repairs to closed tear at rear wrap. Internally, firmly bound. Pages generally bright, but with foxing to plates, and further instances of spotting throughout. Good . Ill.: James Johnstone. Good .

Rooke BooksProfessional seller

Book number: 876F61

Catalogue: Travel & Exploration

Keywords: Holyroodhouse Holyrood Palace scotland edinburgh Holyrood Palace James Johnstone

Valentine & Sons (Dundee & London); United Kingdom, H.M. The Queen, Ministry of Works

12 Snapshots of the Palace of Holyroodhouse

Dundee & London: Valentine & Sons, [ca. 1920]. 48mo. 12 Black & White Photographs In Spiral Binding, Very Good with some creasing and minor staining. .

Wittenborn Art BooksProfessional seller

Book number: 15-9809

Catalogue: Ephemera

John Parker Lawson

History of the Abbey and Palace of Holyroodhouse, with Illustrations

Edinburgh, Henry Courtoy, 1848. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover. 294p. Ex-library; REBOUND. A hardcover book in good reading condition. The original cover has been wrapped in plain green cloth with the title and call number handwritten on the spine. Corners are wearing through. Old library stamps and bookplate on front pastedown and on title page. Picture of a flower pasted to a blank front endpaper. Some pages roughly opened. Otherwise, text clean and binding tight. Scarce history of the famous Scottish abbey of Holyrood, illustrated with black and white engravings. Fair .

Kubik Fine Books Ltd.Professional seller

Book number: 195376

Catalogue: British Isles

Charles Mackie

The History of the Abbey, Palace, and Chapel-Royal of Holyroodhouse

Edinburgh, J. Hay and Co. Niddry, 1819 . Paperback. A scarce early edition of Charles Mackie's richly illustrated study of Edinburgh's Palace of Holyroodhouse. A beautifully illustrated study of the Chapel-Royal, Abbey and Palace of Holyrood, an enormously important Edinburgh landmark.Holyrood Abbey was founded in 1128, and fell into ruin in the seventeenth century, not even a century before this work was published. Holyrood Palace is the official residence of the British monarch in Scotland, being the principal royal residence in Scotland since the sixteenth century. Originally the Palace was a guest house for the Abbey, before being greatly expanded after the Scottish Reformation. Many historically significant events occurred within the walls.Illustrated with an engraved title page and seven further plates, including a folding map. Collated, complete.A scarce work, first published the year prior. In the publisher's original paper wraps. Rebacked with paper. Loss of paper at spine tail, with front joint starting to head of tail, and a touch tender. Wraps significantly age toned. Internally, binding strained. Pages 59-62 and 65-72 detached and loosely inserted. Spotting and instances of foxing to pages and plates. One plate detached to tail, and only loosely held. Good Only . Ill.: Not Stated. Good Only .

Rooke BooksProfessional seller

Book number: 877F8

Catalogue: Travel & Exploration

Keywords: The History of the Abbey, Palace, and Chapel-Royal of Holyroodhouse Holyroodhouse charles mackie scotland Holyroodhouse Not Stated

MACKIE, CHARLES

Original Historical Description of the Monastery, Chapel Royal, and Palace of Holyroodhouse

Edinburgh: John Anderson, 1832. Ninth Edition Enlarged and Improved. Brown hardback leather cover. (More images available on request). 220mm x 140mm (9" x 6"). 144pp + plates. 8 b/w plates. Heraldic book-plate of John Waldie 'Fidelis'.. G : in Good condition with marbled eps. Some outer cracking at spine joints and chipped at head. Heraldic book-plate to front paste-down .

Barter BooksProfessional seller

Book number: e2055i

Catalogue: Biography

Keywords: Biography 1750 - 1850 Antiquarian Poetry

Charles Mackie

The Original Historical Description of the Monastery Chapel Royal and Palace of Holyroodhouse

Edinburgh, Printed for the Booksellers, 1829 . Hardback. A very smart copy of Charles Mackie's richly illustrated study of Edinburgh's Palace of Holyroodhouse. A bright copy of the 'New Edition' of this work, which was first published in 1818.An illustrated study of the Chapel-Royal, Abbey and Palace of Holyrood, an enormously important Edinburgh landmark.Illustrated with an engraved title page and eight further plates, including a folding map. Collated, complete.Holyrood Abbey was founded in 1128, and fell into ruin in the seventeenth century, not even a century before this work was published. Holyrood Palace is the official residence of the British monarch in Scotland, being the principal royal residence in Scotland since the sixteenth century. Originally the Palace was a guest house for the Abbey, before being greatly expanded after the Scottish Reformation. Many historically significant events occurred within the walls.Contemporary inscription, dated 1830 to a front blank. Rebound in modern paper covered boards. Fading to back strip and head of front board, otherwise externally excellent. Endpapers renewed. Contemporary inscription to a front blank. Internally, firmly bound. Light spotting throughout, with further more significant spotting to plates. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good Indeed .

Rooke BooksProfessional seller

Book number: 877F9

Catalogue: British History

Keywords: holyrood edinburgh scottish history edinburgh Not Stated

MAXWELL, HERBERT

The Palace of Holyroodhouse Abbey and Environs with a Historical Sketch

NB M A5 grey cover no text on spine. HMSO. 1937. Paperback. Paperback in good condition although some bumping to cover. Used: Acceptable.

Lady Lisa's BookshopProfessional seller

Book number: 834

Catalogue: Local History

Holyrood Palace

The palace of Holyroodhouse: official guide

Royal Collection Publications, 1995.Paper covers.ISBN: 1902163621.Fine/No Jacket.As new.32, (1) pp. In English.1.0 kg.

Acanthophyllum BooksProfessional seller

Book number: 44936

Catalogue: Architecture

Keywords: 1902163621

Pamela Hartshorne

The Palace of Holyroodhouse: Official Souvenir

Scala Arts & Heritage Publishers. Paperback ISBN: 178551153X, Condition: New.

Aardvark Rare BooksProfessional seller

Book number: mon0000359885

RICHARDSON, J. S.

The Abbey and Palace of Holyroodhouse Edinburgh

Edinburgh: HMSO, 1961. 7th Impression.. Stapled Card Covers. 24 pages, illustrated, folded plan.. Very Good .

Philip EmeryProfessional seller

Book number: 136653

Catalogue: Architecture

RICHARDSON, J. S.

The Abbey and Palace of Holyroodhouse: Official Guide

Edinburgh: HMSO, 1975. Reprint.. Paperback. 11th impression, 24 pages, illustrated, plan.. Very Good .

Philip EmeryProfessional seller

Book number: 155286

Catalogue: Architecture

RICHARDSON, J. S.

The Abbey and Palace of Holyroodhouse

Edinburgh: HMSO, 1975. Reprint. Paperback. 11th impression, 23 pages, illustrated, plan.. Very Good .

Philip EmeryProfessional seller

Book number: 88048

Catalogue: Architecture

RICHARDSON, J. S

The Abbey and Palace of Holyroodhouse: Official Guide

London: HMSO, 1978. 4th Edition. Pamphlet. 23 pages, illustrated, plan.. Very Good .

Philip EmeryProfessional seller

Book number: 167986