Author: George Crawfurd; George Robertson
Title: A General Description of the Shire of Renfrew
Description: Paisley, J. Neilson; H. Crichton; John Smith & Son; et al, 1818. Leather. George Robertson's continuation of Crawfurd's history of Renfrew, a fascinating look at the town which is nicknamed 'Cradle of the Royal Stewarts&apos. First published in 1710, this 1818 edition being the first time Robertson's continuation appeared.Illustrated with a frontispiece, two colour folding maps, one folding plate, and three plates.Collated, complete.A fascinating history on the town of Renfrew, a historic county town nicknamed 'Cradle of the Royal Stewarts&apos.This history explores the town from its earliest times, looking at the noble families who have frequented it, including the Stuart family, who had been based out of the former Renfrew Castle.By George Crawfurd and George Robertson.Bookplate of Sir Hugh H. Smiley to the front paste down. In a half calf binding with cloth to the boards. Externally, generally smart. Light marks to the boards, heavier to the front board, including a faded damp stain and an ink mark. Faded to the head and fore edge of the boards. Some light rubbing to the boards. A small amount of loss to the tail of the front board. Hinges are starting but firm. Bookplate to the front paste down. Scattered spots to the endpapers. Paste downs are a little bumped. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright with scattered spots, mostly to the plates. Small tide mark to the margin of the frontispiece. Small closed tears to the folds of the folding maps. Good . Ill.: Various. Good .

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