Creaking Shelves Books

Beneath Snowdon - the Brittania Copper Mine an Underground Investigation. Brittania or Snowdon Mine - Beneath Snowdon

Timothy B Colman/Nicholas D'A Laffoley · 1986

£24.00 (€28.77 | $31.71 | ¥5,063)

Peak District Mines Historical Society, 1986. Soft Cover. Presumed offprint from the Bulletin of the Peak District Mines Historical Society, Vol 8, No 5 Summer 1986.p.313-331 with diagrams, tables, maps and photos. Clean and unmarked apart from a light ghost of a small label r...

A Key to Cornish Mining

Megerstein, E.W. · 1907

£48.00 (€57.54 | $63.41 | ¥10,127)

The Mining Journal, 1907. Hardcover. 167p.Offers A general insight into Cornish Mining from a practical standpoint - to show the reasons that led to the decline of a national industry ; and to indicate the causes that are bringing about its resuscitation. The book is conmpter ...

Popular Tales of the West Highlands - Vol. 1 Only of 4

Campbell, J.F. · 1994

£6.00 (€7.19 | $7.93 | ¥1,266)

Birlinn Ltd, 1994. Soft Cover. Volume 1 only of the four volmes of J.F.Campbells classic work on the Folklore of the West Highlands. First published in 1860, this is an early paperback edition of the second edition of four volumes published in 1892. xvii 554p. The books is cle...

A List of Travels, Tours, Journeys, Voyages, Cruises, Excursions, Wanderings, Rambles, Visits, Etc. , Relating to Scotland. From Psas 1900

1901

£30.00 (€35.96 | $39.63 | ¥6,329)

Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, 1901. Hardcover. p.431-638. extracted from the Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries Scotland Vol XI 1900-1901 and bound in mauve cloth with gilt titling to the spine. Valuable reference source. From Aberdeen University Elphinstone Insti...

Churchill's Prisoners - the Italians in Orkney 1942-1944 - Updated Second Edition

MacDonald, James · 2020

£14.00 (€16.78 | $18.50 | ¥2,954)

Orkney Wireless Museum, 2020. Soft Cover. 44p illustrated. Evocative tales of the Italian POW's in WWII in windswept bloody Orkney - who made the very best of it. The second updated edition in fine unmarked condtion. See scans. . Fine

The Scottish Oil Mania of 1864-6

Butt, John · 1965

£10.00 (€11.99 | $13.21 | ¥2,110)

Offprint from Journal, 1965. Soft Cover. p.195-209 offprint from the Scottish Journal of Political Economy Vo. XII. Signed with compliments by the author. Toned and some reading wear - covers a little marked. See scans. . Good

Scotland: Defending the Nation - Mapping the Military Landscape

Anderson, Carolyn; Fleet, Chris · 2018

£35.00 (€41.95 | $46.24 | ¥7,384)

Birlinn Ltd, 2018. Hardcover. viii+232p. Beautifully illustrated. This fine book is heavy and could require a postal supplement at cost. The book and unclipped d/w are as new. See scans. (ISBN: 1780274939).. Fine

Scotland: Mapping the Islands

Fleet, Chris; Wilkes, Margaret; Withers, Charles W. J. · 1780

£35.00 (€41.95 | $46.24 | ¥7,384)

Birlinn Ltd, 0. Hardcover. xii+244p.Beautifully illustrated. This fine book is heavy and could equire a postal supplement at cost. The book and unclipped d/w are as new. See scans. (ISBN: 1780273517).. Fine

New Climbs 1966 Including Guides to Cwm Silyn Etc. - Climbers Club Bulletin Third Series No. 3

Rogers, Nigel (Edt.) · 1966

£10.00 (€11.99 | $13.21 | ¥2,110)

Climber's Club, 1966. Soft Cover. 74p; plates including classic picture of Lavaredo Wall. Clean, tight and unmarked; Covers slightly toned. See scans. . Very Good

Craig Phadrig (Archaeological Investigation Near Inverness)

Small, Alan & Cottam, M.Barry · 1972

£16.00 (€19.18 | $21.14 | ¥3,376)

University of Dundee, 1972. Soft Cover. 57p illustrated. The booklet is clean and unmarked - though a little corner wear and a small mark on the rear cover. See scans. . Very Good

The Dark Ages in the Highlands - Ancient Peoples - Local History - Archaelogy

0

£27.00 (€32.36 | $35.67 | ¥5,696)

Inverness Field Club, 0. Soft Cover. 90p illustrated. Articles on Iron Age Forts in Caithness, the Church in Celtic Scotland, North Pictland, the meaning of Pictish Symbol Stones and the Viking Highlands. The book has clean staples and light reading wear and a mark on the rear...

A CIVIC Survey and Plan for the City and Royal Burgh of Edinburgh, Prepared for the Town Council

Patrick Abercrombie; Derek Plumstead · 1949

£175.00 (€209.77 | $231.20 | ¥36,920)

Oliver & Boyd, 1949. Hardcover. 115pp. text, coloured folding maps throughout, packet of maps in a pocket inside rear cover. Folio. Red/brown cloth stamped in gold. A remarkable comprehensive survey of Edinburgh - maps include such details as population dwelling sizes, road tr...

The Cheviot, the Stag and the Black, Black Oil - Presented by 7: 84 Theatre Company.

McGrath, John · 1974

£18.00 (€21.58 | $23.78 | ¥3,797)

West Highland Publishing Company, 1974. Soft Cover. 1977 reprint of the ?Original 1974 Edition published by The West Highland Publishing Company Ltd., The Old School, Breakish, Skye. Reprint First edition of the play first performed in 1973 which toured the Highlands and becam...

The Weathermen of Ben Nevis - 1883-1904

Roy, Marjory · 2004

£25.00 (€29.97 | $33.03 | ¥5,274)

Royal Meteorological Society, 2004. Soft Cover. 62p profusely illustrated history of the Observatory atop the Ben. In as new condition. See scans . Fine

The Weathermen of Ben Nevis - 1883-1904 Signed by the Author

Roy, Marjory · 2004

£28.00 (€33.56 | $36.99 | ¥5,907)

Royal Meteorological Society, 2004. Soft Cover. 62p profusely illustrated history of the Observatory atop the Ben. Signed by Author. In as new condition. See scans . Fine

Feilden's Magazine - the World's Record of Industrial Progress Vols. 1-6 in Original Decorative Gilt Binding. (1899-1902)

Feilden, Theo (Editor) · 1899

£1,250.00 (€1,498.32 | $1,651.42 | ¥263,711)

The Feilden Publishing Co, 0. Hardcover. Vols.1-6 of this monthly magazine from Vol.1 (Aug-Dec 1899) to Vol.6 (Jan-Jun 1902). Each with 576-746 pages. Profusely illustrated. Covers the cutting edge of Engineering developement worldwide on Railways, Steamers, Motors, pumps, ice...

Castle Commando

Gilchrist, Donald · 2005

£14.00 (€16.78 | $18.50 | ¥2,954)

West Highland Museum, 2005. Soft Cover. 116p map illustrated. A Military Classic reprinted by the West Highland Museum, Fort William.The History of Commando Training at Achnacarry near Fort William in the Scottish Highlands. As new copy. No marks or blemishes. . Fine

The Kirkcudbright Down the Street Photo Book

2015

£18.00 (€21.58 | $23.78 | ¥3,797)

Pubd. Author, 2015. Soft Cover. 144p of pictures of Kirkcudbright people in 2015. All smiles! Clean and unmarked. See scans. . Very Good

Eccles Trailer Caravans - Illustrated Brochure

1931

£65.00 (€77.91 | $85.87 | ¥13,713)

Eccles Motor Caravans Ltd., 1931. Soft Cover. 28p profusly illustated brochure . Complete as iisued with an extar leaf tipped ontp the front car cover for the Eccelite No.10 - the latest lighweight trailer caravan with photos of the interior and a plan. 1931 Models listed. Cle...

Invasion

Millin, Piper Bill · 1997

£54.00 (€64.73 | $71.34 | ¥11,392)

Published By Author?, 1997. Soft Cover. 210p illustrated. William Millin (1922 - 2010), commonly known as Piper Bill, was personal piper to Simon Fraser, 15th Lord Lovat, commander of 1 Special Service Brigade at D-Day. Millin is best remembered for playing the pipes whilst un...