(Fine Editions Ltd is a member of the Independent Online Booksellers Association, and we subscribe to its codes of ethics.). All orders are packaged with care and posted promptly. With few exceptions (always identified), we only stock books in exceptional condition. The "special jury" consisted of twelve illustrious Scots, including Sir Walter Scott, who was elected foreman. This second trial was held by an ecclesiastical court, the United Associate Presbytery of London, and by decision of that court Fletcher was suspended from exercise of his office and from church fellowship. A prior trial, in the court of King's bench, in 1824, was dismissed without a verdict. Alexander Fletcher, for breach of promise to marry Miss Eliza Dick. Satire about the infamous and scandalous trial of the Scottish Presbyterian Rev. Ascribed sometimes to John Galt, one of the jurors, probably erroneously. Widener Collection (Isaac, George, and Robert Cruikshank), p. Title page offset from frontispiece, final few leaves toned, both plates cut to top edge of image (other margins ample), but a crisp, clean copy, firmly bound. Recent cloth-backed marbled boards, upper board with grey paper label titled in ink manuscript, tan end papers (renewed), page edges marbled. Demy 8vo (212 x 120mm): 8,111,24pp, with aquatints attributed to Isaac and Robert Cruikshank. First edition of this anonymous tract, complete with both hand-colored aquatint caricatures (one the frontispiece). Author: Jane Porter Stock Reference Number: 29184 Series: Classics Illustrated Vintage Sub-series: Classics. He was the pupil of artist Howard Pyle and became one of America's greatest illustrators.Quarter-Calf. A romantic, suspenseful novel of Scotlands 14th-century heroes, Sir William Wallace and. Wyeth, was an American artist and illustrator. The Scottish Chiefs by Jane Porter, Illustrations by N. As a little girl I spent hours on my bed, staring out the window. In my mind, theres nothing sweeter in the world than the heady fragrance of orange blossoms on a sultry summer night. I love central Californias golden foothills, oak trees, and the miles of farmland. The illustrator: Newell Convers Wyeth (Octo– October 19, 1945), known as N. Born in Visalia, California, Im a small town girl at heart. Her work The Scottish Chiefs is seen as one of the earliest historical novels and remains popular among children in Scotland. The author: Jane Porter (17 January 1776 – ) was an English historical novelist, dramatist and literary figure. The book : Very rare and attractive First UK Edition of The Scottish Chiefs illustrated by N. Wyeth with the 14 announced color plates. Illustrations : Beautifully illustrated by N.
First UK edition.īinding : Very good and attractive original red cloth covered boards (hinges fine, overall slightly worn and scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover.Ĭontent : Very good content (some staining and foxing - as shown). Publisher : London, Hodder & Stoughton, 1921.
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