Description: A scarce collection of the records of Edinburgh City Council in 5 volumes, covering the period 1913-1918. A record of their activities during the era of the Great War. We have been unable to trace any other copies in institutional holdings.Minutes of the Town Council of Edinburgh. Comprises volumes for the following years;1913-1914, 1914-1915, 1915-1916, 1916-1917, 1917-1918 (5 Volumes total).NOTE: FOR ORDERS FROM OUTSIDE THE UK, PLEASE CHECK POSTAGE COST BEFORE ORDERING. IT WILL BE MORE THAN THE STANDARD EBAY PRICE LISTED.Published by The City of Edinburgh Council. All first editions (presumably only editions). A very good set of substantial folio volumes. Hardbacks, bound with tan calf leather corners and spines, with raised bands, and red morocco title labels. With marbled paper over boards. A soundly bound set.Overall a very good condition set, although varies from good to very good. Some have scuffed boards and wear to extremities. Some wear to leather spines and some edges bumped and scraped. Text is generally bright and clean, with some age toning to edges. Endpapers with spotting and offsetting. Occasional minor faults, but really a pretty good set of scarce volumes for its age.Text in English.A very substantial set.Dimensions: Each volume approximately 330mm x 220mm x 35-55mm.Weight: Approximately 12kg (the set - unpacked).NOTE: FOR ORDERS FROM OUTSIDE THE UK, PLEASE CHECK POSTAGE COST BEFORE ORDERING. IT WILL BE MORE THAN THE STANDARD EBAY PRICE LISTED.A scarce collection of the records of Edinburgh City Council in 5 volumes, covering the period 1913-1918. A record of their activities during the era of the Great War. We have been unable to trace any other copies in institutional holdings. A very good set of substantial folio volumes. Hardbacks, bound with tan calf leather corners and spines, with raised bands, and red morocco title labels. With marbled paper over boards. A soundly bound set. Overall a very good condition set, although varies from good to very good. Some have scuffed boards and wear to extremities. Some wear to leather spines and some edges bumped and scraped. Text is generally bright and clean, with some age toning to edges. Endpapers with spotting and offsetting. Occasional minor faults, but really a pretty good set of
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Publisher: The City of Edinburgh Council
Language: English
Weight: 12kg
Modified Item: No
Non-Fiction Subject: Politics & Government
Special Attributes: Leather, 1st Edition
Author: The City of Edinburgh Council
Binding: Fine Binding
Signed: No
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Theme: Scotland, Scottish History, Edinburgh history, Scottish interest
Year Printed: 1914
Original/Reproduction: Original
Region: Europe
Place of Publication: Edinburgh
Original/Facsimile: Original
Brand: Unbranded
ISBN: Does not apply
MPN: Does not apply