Waifs and Strays of Celtic Tradition, Argyllshire Series, Vols I, II, III, IV, V complete
by Archibald Campbell, ed
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- Hardcover
- Condition
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About This Item
London: David Nutt Five vols, complete, of this classic of Scottish Highland folklore. Scottish Gaelic with English notes and translation. All vols original beige cloth a little worn and marked, some foxing to prelims, neat name to half title, sound, good. Vol I, 1889, is the most worn, with wear and small splits to spine top and tail, a gold library number to the spine and small blind-stamp to tile page but no other library markers, loosening to some gatherings; Vol II, 1890, collected by D. MacInnes; Vol III, 1891, collected by J MacDougall; Vol IV, collected by John G Campbell; Vol V, also J G Campbell, edited by J Wallace and D MacIsaac.
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- Bookseller
- Byre Books
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
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- Title
- Waifs and Strays of Celtic Tradition, Argyllshire Series, Vols I, II, III, IV, V complete
- Author
- Archibald Campbell, ed
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- David Nutt
- Place of Publication
- London
- Keywords
- SCOTTISH, SCOTLAND, FOLKLORE, GAELIC, SCOTTISH GAELIC
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Unfortunately due to the new shipping regulations that have a significant cost attached we do not ship to Germany or France.Sincere apologies for any inconvenience.
Refunds : will be given if book is not as described, but contact us first via email or telephone.
Book Conditions: In common with other booktraders we use the following abbreviations to describe books: Fine: as new. VG: one or two signs of having been read, but no serious blemishes, generally very good condition. Good: o.k., but not very good, signs of ageing or fading or other damage (usually described). Fair: showing definite signs of wear and tear. Reading copy: It's all there and it's legible, but that's about all we guarantee. DJ : dust jacket (if it's not mentioned there isn't one) Catalogue descriptions are necessarily very brief. Please do contact us should you want further details of any book before purchase, or for advice on our stock. Only a small percentage of our stock is catalogued, so ask if you can't find the title you want - we may have it, or be able to find it for you!
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