Item #57938 The Town Council Seals of Scotland: Historical, Legendary and Heraldic. Alexander PORTEOUS, born 1860.

The Town Council Seals of Scotland: Historical, Legendary and Heraldic.

Edinburgh: W. & A.K. Johnston, 1906. [Scottish History, Topography and Heraldry] FIRST EDITION. Large octavo (27 x 20cm), pp.xii; 300. With an illustration of each seal. Publisher's dark grey cloth with gilt titles to spine and gilt device stamped to upper. All edges untrimmed. Illustrated bookplate of William Wade Porteous to front pastedown. Heavy spotting to edges, endpapers and preliminaries. Lighter spotting throughout. Minimal wear to cloth. Very good. Each town seal is explained with reference to the origin and meaning of its symbols, including local legends and real historical events. Item #57938

Price: £75.00

Standard worldwide shipping is free for all orders over £200. UK standard postage is free for all orders. For expedited delivery, please contact us directly. See our full terms.