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1872 2 Vols Memorials of Edinburgh in the Olden Time Daniel Wilson Illustrated - in their original bindings these books are showing some wear in accordance with their age, I have tried to show this in the photos - the spine of volume 1 is intact but some of the pages are loose inside, there is some damage to the spine of volume 2, again some pages are loose - there is some foxing but all plates and illustrations are present - some of the pages towards the back of volume 2 haven't even been cut along the top to separate them, again I have tried to show this in photos.
INFORMATION:
A beautifully illustrated late nineteenth century study of Edinburgh, by archaeologist, ethnologist and author Sir Daniel Wilson.
An 1872 edition of this work, which was first published in 1848.
This work is notable in its record of Edinburgh's many historic buildings, which were at risk of being demolished in the rapid development of the city centre.
Volume I illustrated with a folding map frontispiece, and twenty-one plates. Volume II illustrated with nineteen plates.
Illustrated with engraved plates based on the author's own drawings.
With chapters dedicated ecclesiastical antiquities, the suburbs, the castle, and Parliament Close, alongside other Edinburgh regions.
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