The Irvings of Bonshaw, Alastair M.T. Maxwell-Irving — 2nd Printing

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The Irvings of Bonshaw, Alastair M.T. Maxwell-Irving — 2nd Printing

Name: The Irvings of Bonshaw, Alastair M.T. Maxwell-Irving — 2nd Printing
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SKU: 4238
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Publication: Exeter, Privately Printed (A. Wheaton & Co. Ltd.), 1983

Formatting: 8vo, pp. 38, [12].

Condition Report: Near Fine. The gilt-stamped green faux-morocco boards are sharply cornered and exceptionally clean, showing virtually no signs of shelf-wear or rubbing. The intricate gilt heraldic tooling to the upper board and the titling to the spine remain remarkably bright and entirely unoxidised. Internally, the binding is tight, square, and structurally sound. Aside from a very faint hint of scattered spotting to the extremities of the front free endpaper, the pages remain wonderfully bright, crisp, and free from any egregious age-toning or blemishes, easily justifying a Near Fine grade for this well-preserved volume.

Catalogue Note: 1983 second printing (reprint) of Alastair M. T. Maxwell-Irving's highly regarded genealogical work, which was originally privately published in 1968. As noted on the copyright page, this specific reprint was made possible through the efforts of E. Keys-Irving Straton-Ferrier and the generosity of Robert Maxwell of Pergamon Press.

The book is nicely illustrated with a number of black-and-white photographic plates, including striking views of Bonshaw Tower, the ancestral seat of the clan. Due to its limited, privately-printed nature, copies of this specific genealogical record have become increasingly scarce on the open market, making it a highly desirable acquisition for dedicated collectors of Scottish border history and members of the Irving clan worldwide.

The Irvings of Bonshaw provides a comprehensive and authoritative history of one of the Scottish Borders' most notable and ancient families. Written by antiquarian and historian Alastair M. T. Maxwell-Irving, the text meticulously traces the noble lineage, heraldry, and enduring legacy of the Irving clan from their earliest recorded origins through to the modern era. Rich in genealogical detail and complemented by photographic plates of the ancestral Bonshaw Tower, this slim but substantial volume is an indispensable resource for anyone interested in Scottish clan history, the legendary Border reivers, and the enduring heritage of the Irvings.

ISBN: 008030866X

Book Condition: Near Fine

Book Authors: Alastair M.T. Maxwell-Irving

Book Publisher: Privately Printed (A. Wheaton & Co. Ltd.)

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Non-Fiction

Genre: History

Book edition:

Signed: No

Book Pages: 38

Book Publication Year: 1983

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: Exeter, United Kingdom

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