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Malcolm Ferguson - Ferguson&Apos;S Tourists&Apos; Guide to Callander, the Trosachs, Loch Katrine, Loch Lomond, Strathyre, Balquhidder, Killin, Loch Tay &C

Title: Ferguson&Apos;S Tourists&Apos; Guide to Callander, the Trosachs, Loch Katrine, Loch Lomond, Strathyre, Balquhidder, Killin, Loch Tay &C
Description: Glasgow, Thomas Murray & Son, 1890 . First edition. Cloth. A signed presentation copy of the very scarce first edition of this late nineteenth century guide to the small Scottish town of Callander, and its surrounding region. Illustrated with a large folding map. A signed presentation copy of Malcolm Ferguson's guide book to Callander, the Trossachs and their surroundings, often described as the 'gateway to the Highlands&apos.With the inscription 'to Alexander Smith Esq with the author's kind regards and best wishes, 9th July 1890', and the stamp of 'Alexander Smith, Stockbroker, Glasgow', both to the verso of the front free endpaper.Illustrated with a large folding map. Collated, complete.Ferguson, the author of a number of such works of Scottish topography, presents a charming guide to the picturesque region of rural Scotland. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Bumping to spine head and tail, with significant discolouration to cloth. Front hinge strained, but holding firm. Stamp and author's inscription to verso of front free endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Large closed tear to folding map, with discolouration to map perimeters. Pages generally clean and bright, with loss to tail of page 15. Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Good .

Keywords: alexander smith malcolm ferguson scotland scottish topography malcolm ferguson Not Stated

Price: GBP 175.00 = appr. US$ 249.90 Seller: Rooke Books
- Book number: 844F16

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