Scottish Topics
This section may include a wide selection of Scottish topics: about places, scientific, geographic, political, Church and other general matters.
The cost will depend on rarity and condition.
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EDINBURGH
Well known Book about Edinburgh
A minor classic: an indispensible book for those who wish to write or know about Edinburgh Old and New Town.
| Title: | EDINBURGH |
|---|---|
| Author: | George Scott-Moncrieff |
| Published: | Oliver & Boyd, Edinburgh |
| ISBN: | Third Edition 1965 |
| Description: | Hardback with jacket; 135 pages, Illustrated from Photographs, Prints and Paintings and Drawings by J Brian Crossland |
| Condition: | Good, Unmarked inside, Dust Cover worn |
| Cost: | £7 incl P/P |
Steamers of the Forth
The Forth - River and Firth
The River Forth from its source in western Perthshire to the mouth of the estuary is 116 miles long. The story of steamers and services from 1850s to 1969.
| Title: | Steamers of the Forth |
|---|---|
| Author: | Ian Brodie |
| Published: | David & Charles |
| ISBN: | 0 7153 7155 X |
| Description: | Hardback with jacket; 168 pages, many drawings, early photos and posters. |
| Condition: | Excellent but has ownership name inside |
| Cost: | £8.75 incl P/P |
Forth to the Sea
Local History of the Firth of Forth
An excellent account of the local historical events pertaining to the people and places of the Forth.
| Title: | Forth to the Sea; |
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| Author: | W.F.Hendrie; |
| Published: | 1980; |
| ISBN: | 0-9507-156-0-3; |
| Description: | Paperback, perfect binding 128 pages; |
| Condition: | moderate, unmarked text; |
| Cost: | £6.50 incl P/P; |
The Bible in 17th Century
Scottish Life & Literature
The Effect of the Religious Quarrel on the Social and Economic Life of Scotland. Bible versions used during the seventeenth century. Influence on the social life.
| Title: | Scottish Life & Literature |
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| Author: | Duncan Anderson Ph.D |
| Published: | Allenson & Co. Ltd |
| ISBN: | publ 1936 |
| Description: | Rare. Hardback with jacket; 300 pages, 2 maps. Signed on opening page by T.B.Hunter, (Civil Engineer for Rosyth Dockyard 1906-1921) |
| Condition: | Good for age, Unmarked inside, Dust Cover warn |
| Cost: | £35 incl P/P |