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THE SCOTTISH SOLDIER: THE EVOLUTION OF THE SCOTS FIGHTING MAN
by Stephen Wood
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- 1987
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This is a first edition of The Scottish Soldier, by Stephen Wood, Keeper of the Scottish United Services Museum in Edinburgh Castle. It was published in 1987.
It is a detailed study of the evolution of the Scottish fighting man, from the ancient Picts thru to the Falklands Campaign of 1982. The development of the various regiments, uniforms, weapons and fighting… Read more about this item Item Price
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SCOTTISH HIGHLAND GAMES
by David P Webster
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- n/a
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- First
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- 1973
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This is the first/only edition of Scottish Highland Games, by the Scots historian and sports promoter David Pirie Webster (1928-2023). It contains everything you could ever want to know about Highland Games; what they are, what equipment and costumes are worn, etc.
143 pages with lots of photographs.
No dust jacket. The cover has fingerprints on it. The original owner signed the… Read more about this item Item Price
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HIGHLAND BAGPIPE MAKERS
by Jeannie Campbell
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- First Printing of Second Edition
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- 2011
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This is the first/only printing of Highland Bagpipe Makers, Second Edition by the Scottish historian Jeannie Campbell. The first edition was a best-seller; in this edition, she finds more bagpipe makers, expands on previously published information, and adds more illstrations. There is also a new section on people were were bagpipe makers but worked for others, and there is more… Read more about this item Item Price
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CLANS & TARTANS OF SCOTLAND
by Iain Zaczek
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- Near Fine
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- 1999
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This is a first edition of Clans and Tartans of Scotland, by the Scots historian Iain Zaczek. Photo #1 is from the publisher.
It is an illustrated guide to the clans, tartans and families of Scotland, with high-quality images and the histories of the clans. It begins with a brief overview of the clan system and the tradition of wearing tartan;… Read more about this item Item Price
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TRAVELS WITH ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON
by ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON
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- Fine
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- 2004
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- Perfect, Boxed Set
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This is a boxed set of non-fiction travel books written by Robert Louis Stevenson. It was published by the Folio Society in 2004; these copies have clearly not been read, or even opened. They are pristine. All have illustrated covers and some illustrations inside, by the English artist Nick Hardcastle. As would be expected from the Folio Society, they are… Read more about this item Item Price
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BARTHOLOMEW'S CLAN MAP: THE KINGDOM OF THE SCOTS
by Sir Iain Moncreiffe of That Ilk
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- 1975
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This is a copy of Bartholomew's Clan Map, produced in 1975 by the Scots genealogist Sir Iain Moncreiffe of That Ilk (1919-1985). It was produced from an original painting by the Scottish artist Don Pottinger (1919-1986).
The map features 'The Lands', 'The Arms', and 'The Crests'. The central map delineates the clan territories and is framed by an array of 170… Read more about this item Item Price
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KIDNAPPED
by ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON
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- Near Fine
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- First, Replica
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- 1982
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This is a luxury edition of Kidnapped, the full title of which is Kidnapped: Being Memoirs of the Adventures of David Balfour in the Year 1751: How he was Kidnapped and Cast away; his Sufferings in a Desert Isle; His Journey in the Wild Highlands; his acquaintance with Alan Breck Stewart and other notorious Highland Jacobites; with all that he… Read more about this item Item Price
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The Topographical, Statistical, and Historical Gazetteer of Scotland
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- First
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- 1842
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- Needs Re-Binding
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This is a first edition of The Topographical, Statistical, and Historical Gazetteer of Scotland, Volume II, I-Z.
In the late 1790s, Sir John Sinclair set out to create a statistical account of Scotland, with information gleaned from local clergy. He published two volumes, and then passed the task to the the Society for the Benefit of the Sons and Daughters of… Read more about this item Item Price
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A HISTORY OF ENGLISH LITERATURE
by Peter Quennell
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- First
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- 1973
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- Binding perfect. One cover flaw--see below.
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- 9780877790853
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Peter Quennell's A History of English Literature is a reference book, but it is known as one that people actually read straight through.
From a review: "This book is a delight. Quennell is besotted by the English language and he presents to the reader a procession of gifted wordsmiths both famous and obscure, from the dawn of British literature to the… Read more about this item Item Price
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SCOTLAND & HER TARTANS
by Alexander Fulton
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- Used - Fine
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- Very Good+
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- First
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- 1991
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- 9780862838805
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This is a mint-condition copy of Scotland and Her Tartans, The Romantic Heritage of the Scottish Clans and Families, published in 1991.
It is a history of Scotland's clan system and the origins of Highland dress, including a list of sect and family names, accounts of all the main Scottish clans, and details of the leading families that have tartans.
It is… Read more about this item Item Price
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MUTINY: HIGHLAND REGIMENTS IN REVOLT 1743-1804
by John Prebble
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- Good+
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- First
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- 1975
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- 9780436386336
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This is a first edition of Mutiny: Highland Regiments in Revolt 1743-1804, by the English journalist John Prebble (1915-2001).
The Highland regiments of Scotland were first raised to police their own land, then expanded in imperial wars. The Gaelic people of the 18th century, who were 3% of the population, supplied the Crown with 65 regiments. Soldiers were rarely willing--they were… Read more about this item Item Price
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THE COLLINS ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SCOTLAND
by John and Julia Keay
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- Good
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- First
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- 1994
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- 9780002550826
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This is the Collins Encyclopaedia of Scotland, the first UK edition published in 1994.
It contains a wealth of information about Scottish history, famous Scottish people, cities, castles, cathedrals, forts, sports and the Scottish way of life, past and present. 4000 entries, 500+ photographs.
It is a big book--1046 pages.
7" x 10" x 2.5"
There's quite a lot of wear to the dust… Read more about this item Item Price
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THE SWINGING SPORRAN
by Roddy Martine, Andrew Campbell
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- Fine
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- First
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- 1980
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- 9780904505887
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This is a first edition (1980) of The Swinging Sporran, A lighthearted guide to the basic steps of Scottish reels and country dances, by the Scottish journalists ROddy Martine and Andrew Cambell. It provides detailed instruction for 16 Scottish dances, complete with diagrams and amusing illustrations. 120 pages.
This book has not been read and is in pristine condition. Item Price
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THE HIGHLANDS & ISLANDS OF SCOTLAND
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- Fine
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- Second reprint
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- 1979
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- Perfect
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- 9780004111612
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This is the second reprint (1979) of The Highlands & Islands of Scotland, written by Allan Campbell McLean and first published in 1976.
It is 14 chapters, each one on a different island, set of islands or region (see contents photo). McLean discusses the history, lore, environment--he was very familiar with these areas and includes lots of little bits of… Read more about this item Item Price
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OLD MORTALITY
by SIR WALTER SCOTT
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- 1916
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This is a copy of Sir Walter's Scott's Old Mortality, one of the Waverley novels first published in 1816. This one deals with the period of the Covenanters, featuring their victory at Loudoun Hill and their defeat at Bothwell Bridge, both in June 1679. A final section is set in 1689 at the time of the royalist defeat at Killiekrankie.
This… Read more about this item Item Price
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THE OXFORD ILLUSTRATED HISTORY OF BRITAIN
by Kenneth O. Morgan
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- First
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- 1984
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- 9780198226840
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This is an unread first edition of The Oxford Illustrated History of Britain, written by the Welsh historian Kenneth O Morgan, with contributions from 10 other historians. It begins with Roman Britain (55 BC) and goes up to 1983. It was published in 1984 and remains a best-seller.
It is a big, heavy book. 7 3/4" x 10" x 1… Read more about this item Item Price
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SCOTLAND
by MAGNUS LINKLATER
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- Fine
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- First
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- 1984
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- 9780395566923
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This is a first edition of Scotland, a photographic study by the Scots photographer Douglas Corrance, and text by the Scottish journalist Magnus Linklater. It is 160 pages of gorgeous photographs, each one accompanied by a fascinating and/or informative piece of writing. Excellent book.
This copy has not been read, or even opened. It is pristine. Item Price
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REGIMENTS OF THE SCOTTISH DIVISION: HISTORIES, TARTANS & MUSIC
by Peter Simkins, W. A. Thorburn, Brian Keeling, John Maclellan, W. D. Arbuthnott
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- Used - Very Good+
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- First
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- 1973
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- Softcover
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- 9780333149478
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This is a first edition of Regiments of the Scottish Division: Histories, Tartans and Music. It was produced by the British Army as a pictorial history and published in 1973.
It is a 34-page, softcover book, packed with photographs (most in color) and covers all of the regiments in the Scottish Division (contents is in photo #2).
It's priced the way it… Read more about this item Item Price
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MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS
by ANTONIA FRASER
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- Good+
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- First US
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- 1978
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- Perfect
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- 9780440052616
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This is a near-perfect copy of the first US abridged edition (1978), and the second printing overall, of Lady Antonia Fraser's renowned biography Mary Queen of Scots.
Mary remains one of the most romantic and fascinating figures in British history and this book tells her story perfectly. Mary became Queen of France at age 16, then was widowed and returned… Read more about this item Item Price
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SETON GORDON: THE LIFE OF A HIGHLAND GENTLEMAN
by Raymond Eagle
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- First
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- 1991
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- 9780948403835
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This is a first edition (1991) of Seton Gordon: The Life and Times of a Highland Gentleman, by the Canadian author Raymond Eagle. (It's an actual first edition: the American editions dated 1992 also state first editions.)
Seton Gordon CBE (1886-1977) was a Scottish naturalist, photographer and folklorist. He is famous for his 31 books on the natural history of Scotland,… Read more about this item Item Price
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