Scottish from Lord Durham Rare Books (IOBA)

Philadelphia: Carey, Lea & Blanchard, 1833. 1st. Hard Cover. Poor. QUITE SCARCE FIRST US EDITION OF THIS NOVEL 1st US edition. 4-1/2 x 7-1/2 inches. Two volumes, complete. vi,220pp; 204pp. Quarter worn cloth with boards. Some bumping to edges both volumes. Ex library copy with various markings, no paper loss, but stains. Poor condition. 1,000 copies printed (The… Read more about this item

1800. Hard Cover. Good. Dr. John Moore was a Scottish physician, travel author, novelist, and editor of the works of Tobias SmollettThis collection has 7 books (14 vols.), dating from 1781 to 1800 including copies of his three novels, a travel book about Italy, and his reflections on the French Revolution.7 Books (14 vols.):• A View of Society… Read more about this item

various: various, 1919. No binding. Good. This archive collection contains 37 items dating from 1832 to 1919, specifically 24+ letters, 6 photos, and other pieces of ephemera. Although some documents have folds, stains, tears and nicks, most of the material is in good condition.These family archives which originate in Scotland pertain to immigration and settlement in southern Ontario,… Read more about this item

Victoria, BC: Oolichan Books, 1979. 1st. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. First Edition signed by Author and by Editor. 9 x 6 inches. (6), 7-288 pages. Clear brodart protecting illustrated dust jacket; light edgewear; creasing to corners. Dark green leather-look boards; stamped gilt lettering. Inscription on front endpaper: "To Betty with Best Wishes - Tommy Douglas" and "My… Read more about this item

[Ottawa]: [Topley Photographers], 1895. Framed. 1 inch brown leather frame with gold 1/8 inch mat with a signed 5-1/4 x 3-3/4 inch black & white photo of Lord Aberdeen, Easel support on verso. Edwards & Sons of Regent Street London W.1. were the frame retailers. Photo of Lord Aberdeen probably by Topley photographers, Ottawa circa 1895. Photo not examined… Read more about this item

NO, 1877. No binding. Cut signature 2-1/2 x 1-3/8 inch paper mounted on a larger paper of Thomas Campbell from his memorandum book and a scrap of writing noted by A. Campbell stating date of 9 May, 1877 on a separate piece of paper. Thomas Campbell was a Scottish poet. He was a founder and the first President of… Read more about this item

Victoria, BC: Oolichan Books, 1979. 1st Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good. SIGNED BY DOUGLAS & EDITOR WITH INTERESTING PROVENANCE First Edition signed by Author and by Editor. 9 x 6 inches. (6), 7-288 pages. Clear brodart protecting illustrated dust jacket; light edgewear; creasing to corners. Dark green leather-look boards; stamped gilt lettering. Inscription on front endpaper: "From one… Read more about this item

ND. No binding. 3 x 1-3/4 inches, signature on small card. Alexander Fraser was a journalist, historian, lecturer. Fraser came to Canada on the recommendation of Sir Charles Tupper, to take up a position on the editorial staff of the Toronto Mail (later the Toronto Mail and Empire). He also served as editor of the Scottish Canadian, Massey's Illustrated,… Read more about this item