The Family of Iona, and Other Poems, Rev. William Anderson — 1st Edition

£140.00

The Family of Iona, and Other Poems, Rev. William Anderson — 1st Edition

Name: The Family of Iona, and Other Poems, Rev. William Anderson — 1st Edition
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 5915
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Publication: London, Smith, Elder, & Co., 1850

Formatting: 8vo, pp. [vi], 232.

Condition Report: Very Good. The binding remains notably tight and structurally sound, presented in an elegant contemporary full dark-plum calf. The boards exhibit only mild superficial scuffing and marginal shelf-wear to the extremities, whilst the spine shows slight sun-fading alongside gentle rubbing to the raised bands, though the gilt tooling retains a pleasing brightness. The joints are secure and the hinges show no signs of weakness. Internally, the handsome nonpareil marbled endpapers are vibrant and unmarked, save for an attractive armorial bookplate affixed to the front pastedown. The text block sits remarkably square, with the intricately marbled page edges maintaining their pattern. The leaves themselves are crisp, bright, and largely free from foxing or blemish, ensuring a highly readable and handsome antiquarian specimen.

Catalogue Note: This first edition is a notably scarce survival on the open market, originally published anonymously before later attribution to the Reverend William Anderson, LLD. The volume was issued in a superior contemporary full-calf binding, elegantly blind-tooled and finished with gilt spine compartments and raised bands.

Of particular note is the book’s charming provenance, evidenced by the armorial bookplate to the front pastedown belonging to the Haig family of Dollarfield. The bookplate bears the famous Haig crest surmounted by the historic family motto, "Tyde What May," offering a tangible link to a distinguished Scottish lineage.

The Family of Iona, and Other Poems is an evocative Victorian poetic tribute to the rich spiritual and historical legacy of the Isle of Iona. Seamlessly blending romantic verse with extensive historical notes, the work serves as an homage to St. Columba and the Culdees, Albyn's earliest Christian priests, while vividly detailing the island's profound influence on early Scottish history. Anderson’s verses explore the ancient kings, monastic traditions, and the rugged, enduring beauty of the Hebridean landscape, making it a compelling read for enthusiasts of Scottish antiquities and 19th-century topographical poetry.

Book Condition: Very Good

Book Authors: Rev. William Anderson

Book Publisher: Smith, Elder, & Co.

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Antiquarian

Genre: Poetry

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 232

Book Publication Year: 1850

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Leather

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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