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Book Description

An interesting Signed Presentation Copy of the scarce First Edition to William Templeton MP for Lanarkshire and inscribed by him " A rare gift much appreciated Christmas 1910. To be retained in Torland [Netherburn - his family home] My dear kind friend died 21st January 1911. William Templeton" Loosely inserted is an 1907 " Invitation to Dine" at Dalserf Manse the authors home. and a press photographers receipt for photographs commisioned by Templeton at Cullen's funeral. Attached to the front paste down are two cuttings,an obituary & a tribute plus an "H P" leather book mark which has unfortunately left its mark on the contents page. Original publishers cloth top edge gilt. Medium 8vo.(9"X5¾") xv,329pp,(i) Half -title inscribed,4 photogravure plates, and a folding lithographic plan. Title in red and black.
Author CULLEN Alex [ Alexander Cullen. F.R.I.B.A. F.S.A. & J.P. for Lanark 1856-1911]
Binding Original publishers cloth
Publisher GLASGOW John Smith & Son Ltd 1910

Price: £200.00

Offered by John L Capes

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