Slezer | Theatrum scotiae, 1718

BOOKS FROM THE LIBRARY OF THE EARLS OF HADDINGTON, LOTS 54-108

[SLEZER, JOHN]
Theatrum scotiae: containing the prospects of His Majesty’s castles and palaces: together with the those of the most considerable towns and colleges. London: D. Browne and others, 1718

Folio (357 x 257mm.), title printed in red and black with engraved armorial within double-ruled border, large folding panorama of Edinburgh, 60 double-page engraved plates, contemporary panelled calf, the panorama torn, some plates remargined or with splits at fold, some browning, rebacked

PROVENANCE:
George Baillie (1664–1738), engraved armorial bookplate; thence by descent to the Earls of Haddington

Condition Report:
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate.

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