John Buchan — Four Non-Fiction Works by John Buchan

London, Thomas Nelson and Sons LTD; Hodder and Stoughton LTD; Peter Davies, 1928-37. First edition. Cloth. A smart set of four first edition historical works by John Buchan, illustrated, including with a folding map. A set of four non-fiction works by John Buchan.This set presents John Buchan's histories on James Graham, the 1st Marquess of Montrose, Oliver Cromwell, Julius Caesar, the Massacre of Glencoe, Gordon at Khartoum, Lord Rosebery, the Kirk in Scotland, and Augustus.'Montrose', the 1928 first edition, first impression. Illustrated with a frontispiece, one plate, and eleven maps. Collated, complete.'Oliver Cromwell', the 1934 first edition, first impression. Illustrated with a frontispiece, and ten maps. Collated, complete.'Men and Deeds', the 1935 first edition, second impression, published two months after the first impression. 'Augustus', the 1937 first edition, first impression. Illustrated with a frontispiece, one folding map, one folding chart, and three plates. Collated, complete. Bookplate of Terence and Winifred Huss to the front paste down.Buchan was an eminent and prolific Scottish novelist, British Army officer, and politician. He is best known for his 1915 novel 'The Thirty-Nine Steps&apos. In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally, smart. Light bumping to the head and tail of the spines. 'Augustus' spine is a little faded. A few minor marks, and a little light rubbing to the cloth, marks a little heavier to 'Oliver Cromwell&apos. Spots to the fore edge of 'Montrose' and 'Oliver Cromwell&apos. Gilt stamp of Hildersham House to the front board of 'Men and Deeds. Prior owner's ink inscription to the front paste down, and to the recto of the front endpaper of 'Montrose&apos. 'Augustus' bookplate to the front paste down, and a gift inscription to the recto of the front free endpaper. Prize inscription to the recto of the front endpaper of 'Men and Deeds&apos. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and generally clean, with a few scattered spots. 'Augustus' frontispiece is working loose. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good Indeed .