The Kirk and the Manse by the Rev. Robert W. Fraser, M.A., published by A. Fullarton & Co., Edinburgh, London and Dublin in 1857.
An impressive mid-19th century work illustrating Scotland's ecclesiastical heritage, containing sixty tinted lithographic views of parish kirks and manses from across Scotland, accompanied by descriptive and historical notes. The book provides an important visual record of many churches and manses before later alterations or restoration, making it of lasting interest to collectors of Scottish topography, ecclesiastical history and architecture.
This copy bears the ownership stamp of W.M. Williamson Jun., Architect, Kirkcaldy, adding an appealing provenance to an already desirable Scottish publication. Although the original binding has become detached and requires conservation, the contents remain substantially complete, making it an excellent candidate for sympathetic restoration or a reference copy for collectors and researchers.
Key Details
- Title: The Kirk and the Manse
- Author: Rev. Robert W. Fraser, M.A.
- Publisher: A. Fullarton & Co.
- Place of Publication: Edinburgh, London & Dublin
- Publication Date: 1857
- Edition: First Edition
- Binding: Original quarter leather with cloth-covered boards
- Illustrations: 60 tinted lithographic plates
- Language: English
- Subject: Scottish churches, architecture, topography and ecclesiastical history
- Provenance: Ownership stamp of W.M. Williamson Jun., Architect, Kirkcaldy
Condition Report
- Original binding heavily worn with detached boards.
- Spine largely perished with loss to leather.
- Text block remains substantially intact.
- Light to moderate foxing throughout.
- Lithographic plates generally clean with good tonal contrast.
- Ownership stamp to the front endpaper.
- A sound candidate for professional conservation or rebinding.