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The Clans of the Scottish Highlands, illustrated by appropriate figures, displaying their dress, tartans, arms, armorial insignia, and social occupations, from original sketches

The Clans of the Scottish Highlands, illustrated by appropriate figures, displaying their dress, tartans, arms, armorial insignia, and social occupations, from original sketches

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The Clans of the Scottish Highlands, illustrated by appropriate figures, displaying their dress, tartans, arms, armorial insignia, and social occupations, from original sketches

by LOGAN James 1794?-1872. McIAN Robert Ronald 1803?-1856

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London: 136, Strand: Willis and Sotheran, 1857. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Near Fine. Folio - over 12 - 15" tall. McIAN R.R.. SEVENTY SIX COLOURED lithographed plates in a STUNNING GILT MOROCCO Scottish Armorial binding. In two volumes, beautifully bound in full red morocco, lavishly gilt decorated & lettered, boards with coats of arms, corners & edges rubbed, a few small marks. Internally, Vol 1, coloured frontis, engraved dedication, [2], (xii), 72 coloured plates with [168] pp, (historical & descriptive notes)includes the subscribers list. Vol 2, coloured frontis, [3], (vi-xiv), 72 coloured plates, 180 pp (historical & descriptive notes). Previous ink owners name to verso ffep (Miss L'Oyley, Paris), along with a loose sale note from Sotheby's to Miss RK Aspin, Broomhill House, with the occasional pencil & ink margin notes c1869. (362*258 mm). (Colas 1892). The plates show the costumes of the various Scottish families of the ages. Lithographed by W. Basley, W. Kinnebrock, Henning, Dickinson, H. Aitken, etc. A fine copy of this classic work. The large central gilt coat of arms has this motto below: Nemo me impune lacessit which was the Latin motto of the Royal Stuart dynasty of Scotland from at least the reign of James VI when it appeared on the reverse side of merk coins minted in 1578 and 1580. It is the adopted motto of the Order of the Thistle and of three Scottish regiments of the British Army, stamped by Kronhein & Skirving London.

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Bookseller's Inventory #
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Title
The Clans of the Scottish Highlands, illustrated by appropriate figures, displaying their dress, tartans, arms, armorial insignia, and social occupations, from original sketches
Author
LOGAN James 1794?-1872. McIAN Robert Ronald 1803?-1856
Illustrator
McIAN R.R.
Format/Binding
Hardcover
Book Condition
Used - Near Fine
Quantity Available
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Edition
1st Edition
Publisher
Willis and Sotheran
Place of Publication
London: 136, Strand
Date Published
1857
Size
Folio - over 12 - 15" tall
Weight
15.21 lbs
Keywords
costume dress history scotland
Bookseller catalogs
Biography Pedigrees Heraldry; Costume Dress Fashion;
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