{"product_id":"kildermoch-by-william-blair","title":"Kildermoch by William Blair | First Edition with 1912 ALS","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"104\" data-end=\"456\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAn attractive first edition of \u003cstrong data-start=\"135\" data-end=\"149\"\u003eKildermoch\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cstrong data-start=\"153\" data-end=\"170\"\u003eWilliam Blair\u003c\/strong\u003e, bound in the publisher's original tan cloth with black Celtic-inspired decoration. More than simply a scarce Scottish novel, this copy is accompanied by an \u003cstrong data-start=\"328\" data-end=\"369\"\u003eautograph letter signed by the author\u003c\/strong\u003e, dated \u003cstrong data-start=\"377\" data-end=\"394\"\u003e30th May 1912\u003c\/strong\u003e, together with an inscription in the book dated the same day.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"458\" data-end=\"738\"\u003eWilliam Blair was a Scottish minister and author whose writings drew heavily upon Scottish rural life and Highland character. \u003cem data-start=\"584\" data-end=\"596\"\u003eKildermoch\u003c\/em\u003e is regarded as one of his best-known works, capturing the traditions, people and landscapes of Scotland through richly observed storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"740\" data-end=\"938\"\u003eThe inclusion of the original signed letter and contemporary inscription greatly enhances the historical interest of this copy, providing a direct connection to the author shortly after publication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"940\" data-end=\"1066\"\u003eA desirable example for collectors of Scottish literature, association copies and books with accompanying manuscript material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-section-id=\"1q7wk1q\" data-start=\"1073\" data-end=\"1091\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1093\" data-end=\"1471\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"oaad5y\" data-start=\"1093\" data-end=\"1116\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1095\" data-end=\"1105\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kildermoch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1kurp48\" data-start=\"1117\" data-end=\"1144\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1119\" data-end=\"1130\"\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e William Blair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1lit8tp\" data-start=\"1145\" data-end=\"1180\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1147\" data-end=\"1161\"\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hodder \u0026amp; Stoughton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ftdem4\" data-start=\"1181\" data-end=\"1211\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1183\" data-end=\"1204\"\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e c.1912\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"l3cfpk\" data-start=\"1212\" data-end=\"1240\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1214\" data-end=\"1226\"\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e First Edition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"14ww63w\" data-start=\"1241\" data-end=\"1282\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1243\" data-end=\"1255\"\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original publisher's cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"v3fv5e\" data-start=\"1283\" data-end=\"1306\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1285\" data-end=\"1298\"\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"mjc0md\" data-start=\"1307\" data-end=\"1329\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1309\" data-end=\"1320\"\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1xgq1p1\" data-start=\"1330\" data-end=\"1471\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1332\" data-end=\"1353\"\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes an autograph letter signed by William Blair and a contemporary presentation inscription dated 30th May 1912.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-section-id=\"1o9sndk\" data-start=\"1478\" data-end=\"1497\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1499\" data-end=\"1864\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1u9qhbb\" data-start=\"1499\" data-end=\"1565\"\u003eOriginal tan cloth binding with black Celtic decorative borders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1s491xu\" data-start=\"1566\" data-end=\"1600\"\u003eBinding remains firm and square.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"14ou82l\" data-start=\"1601\" data-end=\"1649\"\u003eLight rubbing and minor marking to the boards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1mkoytl\" data-start=\"1650\" data-end=\"1686\"\u003ePages clean with light age toning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ht0859\" data-start=\"1687\" data-end=\"1746\"\u003eIncludes original handwritten signed letter and envelope.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1gd1uc9\" data-start=\"1747\" data-end=\"1801\"\u003eContemporary gift inscription to the front endpaper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1eyu6ta\" data-start=\"1802\" data-end=\"1864\"\u003eA well-preserved example with desirable associated material.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"campbellscuriosities","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56882482348412,"sku":"RCC-NE0132","price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/9676\/6415\/files\/DSC_1818.jpg?v=1781385921","url":"https:\/\/www.campbellscuriosities.co.uk\/products\/kildermoch-by-william-blair","provider":"campbellscuriosities","version":"1.0","type":"link"}