Colonsay and Oronsay in the Isles of Argyll: Their History, Flora, Fauna and Topography

Description:

First edition. Scarce. A detailed and indispensable reference work on the history, natural history, archaeology and topography of Colonsay in the Inner Hebrides (Scotland), and the small tidal island Oronsay, lying to its south. Appendices include notes on the plants, birds and other fauna of the islands.

Ballance p. 430.

Condition

Large 8vo (249x171mm), orig. cloth, gilt title to spine, fore- and lower edge uncut. Light spotting endpapers. Large folding colour map of Colonsay & Oronsay detached, moderately foxed, and with two tears to folds with old tape marks. Name to endpaper. Vg in d/w (minor edge wear; in removable protective sleeve).