Charles Rogers — Monuments and Monumental Inscriptions in Scotland

London, Charles Griffin and Co. 1871-2. First edition. Cloth. The complete collection of these two volumes concerning the monuments and monumental inscriptions of Scotland. The scarce first editions. The scarce first edition of this extensive work on the architecture of Scotland by Charles Rogers, Scottish minister and prolific author in the nineteenth century. A social study conducted through the observation of monuments and monumental inscriptions. As stated in the preface 'monuments are as milestones in the pathway of civilization,' and much can be learned from them on the history of the establishment and development of a nation. Complete in two volumes, with chapters on each county of Scotland. Illustrated with a coloured frontispiece to both volumes. In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally sound with some shelf wear and some bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. With some minor soiling to the spine of vol. I. The spine has slightly faded as well as the boards to the edges. With some minor damp markings to the front and rear board of vol. II. Ex Libris Colin Currie's bookplate to the front pastedowns. Internally, firmly bound. With a minor spotting to the fore edge, affecting only the odd margin, otherwise the pages are generally bright and clean. Illustrated with a coloured frontispiece to each volume. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .