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1736 A View Of The City Of Glasgow by John Mure Antique Scottish History Book
A View Of The City Of Glasgow -
"Account of its Origin, Rise and Progress, with a more particular Description thereof than has hitherto been known."
By John Mure
Published by D. MacVean & J. Wylie & Co: Glasgow 1830 - New Edition With Notes, Illustrations & Appendix
In Original Leather Bindings w/Marbled Covers - All Illustrations Present
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First published in 1736, John M'Ure's A View of the City of Glasgow is recognised as the first substantial printed history devoted to Glasgow. Written when M'Ure was approximately eighty-five years old, the work draws upon ancient records, charters, civic documents, private manuscripts and the author's own long experience of the city. M'Ure—also styled John M'Ure alias Campbell—served as Clerk to the Registration of Sasines and was particularly well placed to record Glasgow's institutions, prominent citizens and remarkable transformation into an important centre of commerce.
The work traces Glasgow from the foundation of its Episcopal See and succession of bishops and archbishops through its establishment as a Royal Burgh and subsequent civic development. M'Ure provides extensive accounts of the Cathedral, University, churches, hospitals, guilds and merchant incorporations, together with the city's streets, lanes, markets, fairs, gardens and notable buildings. Of particular historical value are his observations concerning Glasgow's expanding trade and industries, recorded immediately before the city's extraordinary growth during the Industrial Revolution.
This expanded 1830 second edition preserves M'Ure's original text while supplementing it with editorial notes, historical clarifications, additional material and a detailed index. It is illustrated with the engraved portrait of M'Ure and a complete suite of listed plates and woodcuts, including early prospects of Glasgow, views from St Ninian's Croft, Craig's Park and the Windmill Croft, portraits of George and Thomas Hutcheson, the Glasgow Arms and Zachary Boyd. The atmospheric engraved city views provide an especially important visual record of Glasgow before its nineteenth-century expansion.
Presented in handsome contemporary half-leather bindings with marbled paper-covered boards, raised spine bands and a gilt-lettered leather title label, this is a desirable early edition of one of the foundational works of Scottish civic history. Complete with all listed illustrations and retaining the reproduced 1736 James Duncan title page, it offers a compelling combination of historical importance, extensive contemporary detail and early Glasgow topography. A scarce and substantial volume with considerable appeal to collectors of Scottish history, Glasgowiana, antiquarian topography and early illustrated urban histories."
General wear and fading to covers and spine as shown. Bindings are solid with secure covers and no loose pages. All 8 illustrations present as called for. Pencil inscription only. Foxing to plates with vast majority of book clean and well presented. An excellent copy in very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.
Size 23cm x 15cm x 2.5cm - 376 Pages
