3 Quarto Books - Island of Islay Scotland Scottish Carved Stones Stent Book 1895

Description: THREE LARGE QUARTO BOOKS FROM 1890'S ON "ISLAND OF ISLAY," SCOTLAND, SCOTTISH HISTORY, ETC., ETC. The book of Islay : documents illustrating the history of the Island. G Gregory Smith1895English Book xcii, 648 pages illustrations, maps[Edinburgh] : [Printed by Neill], 1895. This example is identified in a handwritten "limitation" as #72 of 250. The stent book and acts of the balliary of Islay, 1718-1843.Lucy Ramsay1890English Book vi, 292 pages Fasc. 28 cm[Edinburgh] [priv. Print.], 1890. The carved stones of Islay / Robert C Graham1895English Book 3 preliminary leaves, [v]-xvi, 119 pages, XXXII leaves of plates : illustrations, map ; 30 cmGlasgow : James Maclehose and Sons, 1895. Group of three original 4to books from the 1890's on The Island of Islay -- two are in a matching green 1/2 leather and cloth; the third is in a brown cloth -- all period bindings. The Book of Islay is 12 by 9 1/2 inches and 3 1/2 inches thick, complete in 648 pages. The front inner hinge has been reinforced with a cloth tape due to the weight of the book and the stress to the binding. Both it and the Stent Book show rubbing and wear to the leather but are clean and sound and Very Good. The Carved Stones of Islay shows handling wear, some scratches to covers, and a bumped corner but is also otherwise Very Good. The group of three to sell together as a single lot for one price. Shipping Anywhere In The United States Media Mail $6; International Shipping $150 Please Note: We are happy to accept all forms of payment. Everything we sell is Returnable for any reason. We only ask for prompt notification, within 14 days. We generally do try to "combine shipping" when you purchase more than one item--except in cases of large lots or very heavy shipments. ON INTERNATIONAL ORDERS, WE DO REFUND ON OVERCHARGES!! Don't hesitate to ask for more info/detail on any of our listings. HOFFMAN BOOKS, ABAA, IOBA From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia IslayScottish Gaelic nameÌlePronunciation[ˈiːlə] ⓘScots nameIla[1]Old Norse nameÍl[2]Meaning of nameUnknown Port EllenLocationIslayIslay shown within Argyll and ButeOS grid referenceNR370598Coordinates55.77°N 6.15°WPhysical geographyIsland groupIslayArea61,956 ha (239+1⁄4 sq mi)[3]Area rank5 [5]Highest elevationBeinn Bheigeir, 491 m (1,611 ft)[4]AdministrationCouncil areaArgyll and ButeCountryScotlandSovereign stateUnited KingdomDemographicsPopulation3,228[6]Population rank7[6] [5]Population density5.2/km2 (13/sq mi)[3][6]Largest settlementPort Ellen[7]Islay EYE-lə; Scottish Gaelic: Ìle, Scots: Ila) is the southernmost island of the Inner Hebrides of Scotland. Known as "The Queen of the Hebrides",[8] it lies in Argyll and Bute just south west of Jura and around 40 kilometres (22 nautical miles) north of the Northern Irish coast. The island's capital is Bowmore where the distinctive round Kilarrow Parish Church and a distillery are located.[9] Port Ellen is the main port.[10]Islay is the fifth-largest Scottish island and the eighth-largest island of the British Isles, with a total area of almost 620 square kilometres (240 sq mi).[Note 1] There is ample evidence of the prehistoric settlement of Islay and the first written reference may have come in the first century AD. The island had become part of the Gaelic Kingdom of Dál Riata during the Early Middle Ages before being absorbed into the Norse Kingdom of the Isles.The later medieval period marked a "cultural high point" with the transfer of the Hebrides to the Kingdom of Scotland and the emergence of the Clan Donald Lordship of the Isles, originally centred at Finlaggan.[13] During the 17th century the power of Clan Donald waned, but improvements to agriculture and transport led to a rising population, which peaked in the mid-19th century.[3] This was followed by substantial forced displacements and declining resident numbers.Today, Islay has over 3,000 inhabitants, and the main commercial activities are agriculture, malt whisky distillation and tourism. The island has a long history of religious observance, and Scottish Gaelic is spoken by about a quarter of the population.[14] Its landscapes have been celebrated through various art forms, and there is a growing interest in renewable energy in the form of wave power. Islay is home to many bird species such as the wintering populations of Greenland white-fronted and barnacle goose, and is a popular destination throughout the year for birdwatchers. The climate is mild and ameliorated by the Gulf Stream.

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