Theatrum Scotiae Containing the Prospects of their Majesties Castles and Palaces: Together with Those of the Most Considerable Towns and Colleges; the Ruins of Many Ancient Abbeys, Churches, Monasteries and Convents, within the Said Kingdom. All Curiously Engraven on Copper Plates. With a Short Description of Each Place.
(Aberdeenshire): (Heritage Press (Scotland)), (1979). Limited Edition. Half leather over boards. Folio. Pp. [6], 65 followed by 57 pages of "prospects," or views of the castles and landscapes. Bound in tan half-calf over cloth boards, spine with gilt and six raised bands; gilt crest on front board. In the paper-covered slipcase that shows slight wear to head and tail of spine, slight fading to front and rear panel. Of an edition limited to 500 copies, this is hand-numbered copy 371. Signed by four principals involved in the production of the publication. Fine. Item #11606
First published by Abell Swalle in 1693, this facsimile provides a fine simulacrum of the original work.
Price: $175.00