1909 Memoir of Sir James David Marwick Signed First Edition John Gray McKendr

Memoir of Sir James David Marwick. John Gray McKendrick [John Gray M'Kendrick]. James Maclehose and Sons : Glasgow. A signed copy of the vanishingly scarce memoirs of James David Marwick, who served as Town Clerk of Glasgow for thirty-one years, during which time the entire city was transformed. Author's Presentation Copy, First Edition, Illustrated, Publishers' Original Binding, Signed, Very Scarce.

Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed. This book weighs 1 KG when packed. The very scarce first edition. Inscribed to the half title'To Sir William Bilsland with David Marwick's compliments'. Sir William Bilsland was a Scottish baker who owned one of Scotland's largest bakeries, and was Lord Provost of Glasgow.

Illustrated with a frontispiece and twelve further plates. Authored by Glasgow University Professor John Gray McKendrick, this work describes the life of Town Clerk of Glasgow Sir James David Marwick. Marwick's efforts directed the city of Glasgow's development for much of the second half of the 19th century. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Signed to front free endpaper.

Pages bright, with spotting and foxing throughout. Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear. Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy.

Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones. Often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy.

Some more serious faults as will. Be described in the condition report under'condition. Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair. As with good only above but with other faults. Leaving a compromised copy even after repair.

Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them. Major defects will be described. Please ask for details and conditions.

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