A scarce limited edition copy of Landmarks of Old Stirling by James Ronald, published in Stirling by Eneas Mackay in 1899.
Issued in an edition of just 50 copies, this example is No. 0 (authors Initialed Copy), making it an exceptionally desirable publication for collectors of Scottish local history. The book is dedicated by permission to the Provost, Bailies and Town Council of the Royal Burgh of Stirling and includes a list of original subscribers, providing valuable historical context.
James Ronald records many of Stirling's historic buildings, streets and notable landmarks, preserving details of a town undergoing rapid change at the close of the nineteenth century. Copies of this limited edition seldom appear on the market, particularly in such an attractive later fine binding.
The book has been professionally rebound in full red leather with marbled paper boards, gilt rules and gilt lettering to the spine. It also retains an attractive John Williams bookplate to the front pastedown.
An important work of Stirling history and a highly desirable addition to any Scottish topographical or antiquarian library.
Key Information
- Title: Landmarks of Old Stirling
- Author: James Ronald
- Publisher: Eneas Mackay
- Place of Publication: Stirling
- Date: 1899
- Edition: Limited Edition
- Copy Number: No. 0 (author copy) of only 50 copies
- Binding: Later fine half red leather with marbled boards
- Language: English
Condition Report
- Professionally rebound in high-quality half red leather with marbled paper boards.
- Gilt lettering and decoration to the spine remain bright.
- Marbled endpapers and attractive bookplate to the front pastedown.
- Text block clean and firmly bound.
- Light scattered foxing and occasional age-related marks.
- Small areas of minor spotting, as expected for age.
- Overall an excellent, well-preserved copy of a scarce publication.