Book Description

a series of illustrations by T. Raffles Davison, F.S.I.A. with an account of the exhibition by Robert Walker. 4to [32x25cm]. original green cloth rather marked and a bit edge worn. upper hinge pulling and adhesion damage to front free end-paper and paste-down. internally clean, but a little musty. small catalogue number to verso of title-page.
Dealer Notes
a fine record of the first of the four great international exhibitions held in Glasgow to promote the city's scientific and industrial achievements.
The exhibition was constructed in Kelvingrove Park and ran from May to October 1888. presentation copy, probably from Robert Walker.

This book is being sold on behalf of the Largs & District Museum & Historical Society, by order of the Board of Trustees
Author Davison, T. Raffles
Date 1885
Publisher London, J.S.Virtue & Co.
Condition good
Pages ppxv 121

Friends of the PBFA

For £10 get free entry to our fairs, updates from the PBFA and more.

Please email info@pbfa.org for more information

Join PBFA

Membership of the PBFA is open to anyone who has been trading in antiquarian and second-hand books for a minimum of two years subject to certain criteria.

Email info@pbfa.org to find out more, or complete the enquiry form.

complete the form