Trade, Travel & Overseas Exploration Books

A very large Crown Folio size copy of this very scarce book, full of architectural illustrations of 'Old Stirling'. There are 50 large plates in to...

A fascinating unpublished typescript journal of an 1839 voyage undertaken by Agnes Paterson from Scotland (nee Aird, 1809-1893). An introductory No...

"Troopin', Troopin', Troopin' to the Sea: "O.H.M.S." An Illustrated Record of the Voyage of S.S. "Tintagel Castle", Conveying Twelve Hundred Soldie...

A very smart, complete, library set of this classic work by David Hume - abound in contemporary calf. An early Dublin edition from 1775, following ...

The Statistical Account of Scotland Drawn Up from the Communications of the Ministers of the Different Parishes, Volume Sixth, by Sir John Sinclair...

A fascinating illustrated catalogue of scientific instruments and chemicals sold by Edinburgh scientific instrument maker and retailer, Andrew H. B...

This volume details the pioneering work in India of 5 missionaries; Bartholomew Ziegenbald (Germany); Christian Frederick Schwartz (Denmark); and t...

A fine copy of this beautifully illustrated book, which has been professionally rebound in teal cloth, and presents the book most handsomely. Free ...

A smart copy of this informative text on forestry practices (previously in the ownership of the Balfour family of Fife, well known for their contri...

An impressive, and imposing, large folio volume from the classic work by David Hume - almost 'elephant folio' in size. This large tome was part of ...

In 1880, a young medical student named Arthur Conan Doyle, in need of remuneration and adventure, took time away from his medical studies in Edinbu...

A handsome and uncommon copy of this sporting travelogue, which first appeared in print in 1804. A Sporting Tour Through the Northern Parts of Engl...

Bonnie Scotland Painted by Sutton Palmer, Described by A.R. Hope Moncrieff. SOLD Published by A & C Black, London, 1904. First edition. This is...

A copy of the very first printing of the Guinness Book of Records, which went on to became a worldwide publishing phenomenon. Initially produced as...

A very smart copy of this intriguing Scottish work, which has been professionally rebound in orange cloth, and presents the book beautifully. The P...

A very smart copy of this intriguing Scottish work, which has been professionally rebound in blue cloth, and presents the book beautifully. Scenes ...

A very attractive full leather volume, copiously illustrated with wood engravings, exploring the area along the picturesque shores of the county of...

The Edinburgh Review, or Critical Journal: For Oct. 1803......Jan. 1804. To be continued Quarterly. Vol III (contains issues V and VI). With many d...

The Antiquities of Arran with a Historical Sketch of the Island; Embracing an Account of The Sudreyjar Under the Norsemen, by John M'Arthur. Illust...

The Scots Magazine was found in 1739, and claims to be the world's oldest magazine still in publication today (although with gaps in its publicatio...

A charming bound copy of Chambers Miscellany containing a wealth of informative essays and features to interest Victorian readers. Still an enterta...

A charming set of Chambers Miscellany containing a wealth of informative essays and features to interest Victorian readers. Still an entertaining r...

The Handy Royal Atlas of Modern Geography, Exhibiting the Present Condition of Geographical Discovery and Research in the Several Countries, Empire...

The Survey Atlas of Scotland; A Series of Sixty-Eight Plates of Maps and Plans, with Descriptive Text, illustrating the Topography, Physiography, G...

A handsome volume in full blue calf with blind embossed decals and gilt armorial to the front of this lovely prize binding from Oxford High School ...

An interesting collection of vintage books on the development of television, the first of which dates to just 1933, the year after the first UK tel...

A complete 3 volume first edition biography of Henry Lord Brougham (1778-1868). Born in Edinburgh, he qualified as a barrister in 1808, before bein...

A Short History of the English People. By J.R. Green, M.A. (John Richard Green). Illustrated Edition. Edited by Mrs. J. R. Green and Miss Kate Norg...

An interesting slice of social history. This collection consists of household account books for different retailers supplying different types of pr...

The Company of the Merchants of the City of Edinburgh And Its Schools 1694-1920. By John Harrison, C.B.E., LL.D., A Former Master of the Company. P...

The Company of Merchants was formed to protect and promote the rights of merchants of the burgh of Edinburgh. The company still exists today as a m...

An impressive, and substantial photograph album from the firm of James Valentine (1815-1879) of Dundee, a leading photographer of the day in Scotla...

An impressive, and substantial photograph album from the firm of G.W. Wilson & Co., a Scottish photographic firm founded by pioneering Scottish...

A volume of compiled issues of The English Illustrated Magazine which was published between 1883 and 1913. It carried a variety of features includi...

Founded in 1817, and initially called Edinburgh Monthly Magazine, it was more successfully relaunched as Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine. Also known...

A set of two Victorian photo albums which appear to feature a Scottish family's life and travels in Scotland (it is unclear if both albums relate t...

Solicitors in Scotland were formerly known as "writers"; The 'Writers to the Signet' were the solicitors who were entitled to supervise use of the ...

A scarce collection of the records of Edinburgh City Council in 5 volumes, covering the period 1913-1918. A record of their activities during the e...

A very substantial alphabetical reference work detailing places and facts on world geography. Longmans' Gazetteer of the World. Edited by George G....

A Very Large Legal Folio Book / Cartulary entitled 'Notes On Titles C.R. & Co.' This book contains legal documents in both typed and manuscript...

The Old Clock Book, by N. Hudson Moore. With One Hundred and Four Illustrations. Published by Tudor Publishing Company, New York. New Edition, Marc...

Old Clocks and Watches & Their Makers; Being a Historical and Descriptive Account of the Different Styles of Clocks and Watches of the Past, In...

Old Clocks and Watches & Their Makers; Being a Historical and Descriptive Account of the Different Styles of Clocks and Watches of the Past, In...

An interesting set of 5 early Edinburgh softback guide books, generally in good condition and illustrated, comprising; Benjie's Guide to Edinburgh ...

An interesting bound volume comprising two early 20th Century books on Edinburgh. Comprising; Official Guide to Edinburgh, 1912. Issued by Authorit...

A scarce collection of comprehensive financial accounts for the City of Edinburgh. We have been unable to trace any other copies in institutional h...

Memories of Two Cities; Edinburgh and Aberdeen, by David Masson, LL.D., Litt.D., Late Historiographer Royal for Scotland, Late Professor of Rhetori...

The Penny Pictorial Magazine, 3 bound volumes of issues, 1899-1900. The Penny Pictorial Magazine was sold weekly and its one penny price tag was de...