Author: Cordiner, Rev.Charles
Title: Antiquities & Scenery of the North of Scotland in a Series of Letters to Thomas Pennant
Description: , 1780. Hardcover. 1780. First and only edition, 4to, 173-[11]p., engraved title page and 21 engraved plates (1 folding) as called for. An intelligent and very amusing work, designed as a supplement to Pennant's Scottish Tour (Lowndes). Much on North-East Scotland -Fife & Aberdeenshire; also Caithness, & Sutherland. Plates of the Bullers of Buchan (3), Forres Pillar, Elgin Cathedral, Beaulieu Abbey, Caithness, Oldwick Castle and Fort George. There is a long separately indexed section about Torfeus (p121-173) at the end Probably contemporary full calf with raised bands and red title label on spine. A very attractive copy which is clean, tight and without foxing, marks or signatures. Closed tear easily repairable on page 1 and appropriate wear to corners. See scans . Fine

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