Smith & Moncrieff – The Highlands and Islands of Scotland – 1907

AED475

An illustrated historical and travel work on northern Scotland, published in 1907, with a lovely decorative cover and illustrations.

Encompasses key areas and sites of the region, including Glencoe, the Orkneys, Loch Ness, Ben Nevis and multiple islands. Features 32 full-page watercolour illustrations by WM Smith Jr. 235 pages.

Part of a series of similar works published in the early 20th century by A&C Black.

Hardback, published by A&C Black in 1907. 2nd edition after the first 1906 printing. Bound in maroon cloth with gilt lettering and a decorative front cover. Fading to spine and edge of front/rear boards. Gilt upper text block. Clean and bright inside, no writing or markings. Binding tight and square. A very good example and rare in this early printing.