Description: Click here to see our other books! Monuments and Monumental Inscriptions in Scotland Charles Rogers 1871-2 Charles Griffin and Co. : London 9" by 6" xvi, 1-534pp. SUMMARY The complete collection of these two volumes concerning the monuments and monumental inscriptions of Scotland. The scarce first editions. Colour Plates,First Edition,Illustrated,Publishers' Original Binding,Scarce Overall Condition: Very Good This book weighs 3 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 36.99 EU Postage: £ 25.99 European Postage: £ 27.99 Asia Postage: £ 47.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 69.99 DESCRIPTION The scarce first edition of this extensive work on the architecture of Scotland by Charles Rogers, Scottish minister and prolific author in the nineteenth century. A social study conducted through the observation of monuments and monumental inscriptions. As stated in the preface 'monuments are as milestones in the pathway of civilization,' and much can be learned from them on the history of the establishment and development of a nation. Complete in two volumes, with chapters on each county of Scotland. Illustrated with a coloured frontispiece to both volumes. CONDITION In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally sound with some shelf wear and some bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. With some minor soiling to the spine of vol. I. The spine has slightly faded as well as the boards to the edges. With some minor damp markings to the front and rear board of vol. II. Ex Libris Colin Currie's bookplate to the front pastedowns. Internally, firmly bound. With a minor spotting to the fore edge, affecting only the odd margin, otherwise the pages are generally bright and clean. Illustrated with a coloured frontispiece to each volume. Overall Condition: Very Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques
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Topic: Social Science
Publisher: Charles Griffin and Co.
Author: Charles Rogers
Binding: Cloth
Subject: Society & Education
Special Attributes: 1st Edition
Original/Facsimile: Original
Language: English
Region: London
Illustrator: Not Stated
Signed: No
Place of Publication: London
Year Printed: 1871
Country/Region of Manufacture: London
