The Makers of the Kirk






Book Description
frontis. illust.; titles; contents; illustrations list; 24 tissue-guarded, tipped-in illustrations in b/w. Printed dedication page reads: "To all true Scots who love Christ's Kirk at home, abroad and on the wave-washed islands of the sea." A history of the Kirks of Scotland & the story of their makers including St. Ringan; St. Columba; the Ionic Monks of Lindisfarne; the Culdees; St. Margaret; Patrick Hamilton; George Wishart; John Knox; Charles II & many more. At the back are 4 pages of publisher's titles.
Dealer Notes
First Edition; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; Gilt titles spine & front; Deckled outer & bottom edges (rough cut); Top edge gilt in good condition; grey end-papers; Previous owner's book-plate laid in (John Gilchrist); Includes index.
Author
Barnett, T. Ratcliffe
Date
1915
Binding
Hardcover (Original Brown Cloth)
Publisher
T. N. Foulis Ltd.; Edinburgh
Condition
Very Good Condition/ No Dust Jacket
Pages
312
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