A first edition of Highways and Byways in the Central Highlands by the renowned Scottish naturalist and writer Seton Gordon, published by Macmillan & Co. Ltd., London, in 1949.
This beautifully written volume explores the mountains, glens, lochs and wildlife of Scotland's Central Highlands through the eyes of one of the country's finest nature writers. Richly illustrated by Sir D. Y. Cameron R.A., the book combines travel writing, natural history and Highland culture, offering an evocative record of a landscape that fascinated Gordon throughout his life. A foreword and glossary of Gaelic place names by W. J. Watson further enhance its appeal.
Presented in the original publisher's blue cloth and retaining the original illustrated dust jacket. The jacket shows significant age-related wear, including tears, losses, staining and edge wear, while the book itself remains clean, bright and firmly bound with only light foxing to the page edges.
A desirable first edition for collectors of Scottish topography, Highland travel, and the works of Seton Gordon.
Key Information
- Title: Highways and Byways in the Central Highlands
- Author: Seton Gordon
- Illustrator: Sir D. Y. Cameron, R.A.
- Foreword & Glossary: W. J. Watson
- Publisher: Macmillan & Co. Ltd.
- Place of Publication: London
- Publication Date: 1949
- Edition: First Edition
- Binding: Original publisher's blue cloth
- Dust Jacket: Yes – original illustrated dust jacket
- Illustrations: Black and white illustrations throughout
- Language: English
- Format: Hardback
Condition Report
- Original blue cloth binding in very good condition.
- Original illustrated dust jacket present.
- Dust jacket heavily worn with losses, tears, staining and edge wear.
- Binding firm and secure.
- Internally clean with bright pages.
- Light foxing to the page edges.
- Illustrations remain clean and well preserved.
- Overall a very good first edition in a fair original dust jacket.