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Click here to see our other books! The Lakes of Scotland John M. Leighton 1834 Joseph Swan : Glasgow 10.5" by 8.5" xii, 223, 12pp. SUMMARY An uncommon first edition of John Leighton's work on Scottish lakes, with a series of views from paintings by John Fleming. First Edition,Illustrated,Uncommon Overall Condition: Good Only This book weighs 3 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 36.99 EU Postage : £ 25.99 European Postage: £ 27.99 Asia Postage: £ 47.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 69.99 DESCRIPTION First edition, in a full calf binding with gilt tooling to the extremities and to the spine. This work provides a comprehensive guide to the lochs of Scotland, with a description by John Leighton to accompany historical and descriptive illustrations by Scottish landscape artist, John Fleming. Including Loch Lomond, Loch Ness, Loch Katrine and Loch Garry, among many others. With fifty-two plates to accompany the text. The first plate is bound as an engraved title page prior to the written title page, rather than at page one as stated. Collated, complete. Engraved by Joseph Swan. CONDITION In a full calf binding. Externally, worn, with rubbing to the extremities and joints. Front joint is cracked, with the backstrip lifting, held on at the rear joint. Rear hinge is strained. Front hinge is very tender, held on by three cords and could detach with further handling. Boards are slightly marked. Internally, textblock is firmly bound. Pages are generally bright and clean, with occasional scattered spotting, heavier to the plates. Overall Condition: Good Only GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques
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