545   copies printed in 1887 



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  • item: book, 3 vol
  • title:  The coinage of Scotland, illustrated from the cabinet of Thomas Coats, esq., of Ferguslie and other collections
  • author : Edward  Burns, 1822--.1886. 
  • year : 1887. First Edition, first printing
  • publisher / Imprint: Adam and Charles Black, Edinburgh,
  • size 12.25" x 10"
    -- vol I, thick 2"
    --vol II thick 2.5"
    --vol III thick 2.25"
  • pages 928 pages, as follows:
    -- vol I : XXIV + 366
    --vol II : XVIII + 556
    -- vol III : VIi + 79 plates (78 plates presenting 1547 coins) + one decorative plate
    Each plate has "tissue" as guard paper
  • weight
    --vol I : 6 lb-8 oz
    --vol II : 9 lb-5 oz
    -- vol III : 9 lb -2 oz
  • Hardcover 
    --spines / sides and edges are " morocco" ; marbled boards
    -- Top edges gilt. Even cut papers.
    -- Spines in six compartments, with raised bands, decorated in gilt.
  • end papers are marbled papers; covers are also marbled papers.
    both with "gold" veins



  • condition
    --used book
    --over 100 yeas old
    --rubbing, some places darker spots; other places lighter spots. See photos
    --cover / boards show uneven colors, some darker and some lighrt spots
    --inside some foxing (yellowing)
    --at this point the book does not fall apart, but book requires care in handling
    --each volume has a name plate without a name. Scottish design




    Note:
    --. Each volume is heavy. I prefer to ship each volume individually, as the entire set weighs well over 30 lbs (including box)
    -- if each book shipped separately, shipping is about $30.00
    -- If all 3 vol are shipped together, shipping is $120.00 (as I need a custom,  extra strong box)
    -- Also, I can FREE deliver from Chicago, Il to Lafayette Indiana.
    -- Book was reprinted in 2020; small size 6"x 9" and 574 pages (928 pages this edition)


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