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Title: The Antiquities of Scotland
Author: Grose, Francis Description: 2 volumes. 308 pp. 190 copper engravings; engraved title pages; color folding map in Volume 1. (4to) 10x7, period morocco-backed marble boards with gilt-lettered spine, all edges marbled.According to the author, "...this work is chiefly meant to illustrate and describe the ancient castles and monasteries of Scotland..." -Introduction. Brunet II, 1763. Heading: zzfPlace Published: London Publisher: S. Hooper Date Published: 1789-1791 Condition reportSpine worn and sun damaged, rubbed, bookplates on front pastedowns; color folding map has stubtear and is slightly yellowed; foxing. Else very good.
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