(Sammelband) Feudal & Literary Essays ( with ALS, Other Manuscript Sheets, and Related Ephemera Laid in)

Glasgow: The Author (?), 1914. Signed binding by MacLehose, Glasgow. of full calf, five raised bands with gilt lettering back, marbled end papers. The binding Very Good, spine darkened, joints and corners showing some wear, later owner name and inscription front marbled end page. A sammelband with title page, contents page, and 13 listed works dated 1896-1914 by George Neilson (1858-1923), the noted Scottish historian, antiquary and lawyer. Additionally a 4 p. ALS sent to Neilson by Joseph Barn (?), dated 1896, at least 4 other unsigned ms. notes, and numerous period newspaper clippings laid in. The contents are; 1. Old Annan, 1896. 2. The Motes in Scotland, in the Scottish Review, 1898. 3. Knight Service, Juridicial Review, 1899. 4. Scottish Serjeanties, Ibid, 1899 5. Garrison Theory (On some Scottish Burghal Origins), Ibid, 1899. 6. Dumfries Burghal Origins, 1914. 7. Burghs of Annandale, 1914. 8. Sir Hew of Eglintoun. 1900-01. 9. History in Golagros and Gawayne, 1901-02. 10. Crosslinks between Pearl and Awntyrs of Arthur, 11. Roderick Dhu's Poetical Pedigree, 12. Antonine Wall Inscriptions, 1908. 13, Notes on Duel, Remissions, Danes' Skins, and Barbour Translations. Neilson was a keen scholar who made important contributions to early Scottish history and of the history and development of Scottish law. This sammelband was quite likely Neilson's own copy, given the ALS. Most of the items included not found in current commerce.The bulk of Neilson's archives are held by University of Glasgow Special Collections. . First Edition. Calf. Very Good. Small 4to.