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DESCRIPTION OF THE SPAR CAVE, Lately Discovered in the Isle of Skye, with some Geological Remarks Relative to that Island. To which is Subjoined, The Mermaid, A Poem. Inscribed by the author.
by Macleay, Kenneth; John Leyden
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- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Very good+ condition
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About This Item
Edinburgh: Printed by James Clarke, et al., 1811. Book. Very good+ condition. Hardcover. Inscribed by Author(s). First Edition. Octavo (8vo). 88 pages of text. Original paper-covered boards, rebacked with modern matching paper spine and a new printed paper spine label. Inscribed by the author on the blank page facing the first page of text "For Mrs. Hepburn of... with best respects from the Author." It appears as though the same hand has attributed the unstated author of "The Mermaid" to "the late Dr. Leyden" which is written in the bottom margin, an attribution that is indeed correct. The text is otherwise clean and unmarked. 222mm x 136mm (8 11/16" x 5 3/8"). First edition..
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- 019703
- Title
- DESCRIPTION OF THE SPAR CAVE, Lately Discovered in the Isle of Skye, with some Geological Remarks Relative to that Island. To which is Subjoined, The Mermaid, A Poem. Inscribed by the author.
- Author
- Macleay, Kenneth; John Leyden
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very good+ condition
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Printed by James Clarke, et al.
- Place of Publication
- Edinburgh
- Date Published
- 1811
- Size
- Octavo (8vo)
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Kurt Gippert Bookseller (ABAA)
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About the Seller
Kurt Gippert Bookseller (ABAA)
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Chicago, Illinois
About Kurt Gippert Bookseller (ABAA)
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