Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland (9 VOLUMES. FIRST EDITION.) by Society of Antiquaries of Scotland - 1859 through 1868

Edinburgh: Printed for the Society by Neill and Company, 1859 through 1868. First Edition. Paperback. Good. 8.25" x 6.75" x 0.75" (respectively). Illustrated. FIRST EDITION, 1859 through 1868. Paperback. All are bound in light blue paper. Contents include: List of Illustrations, Extract from Council Minutes, List of Office Bearers, List of Fellows, List of Honorary Members and Proceedings during each of the sessions. Indexed. Occasionally illustrated with engravings in black and white. On a shelf, volumes span 7 inches. Volumes include: <br><br>Vol. 2, Part 3 (75th Session 1854 through 1857, published in 1859); <br>Volume 3, Part 1 (78th Session, 1857 through 1858, published 1860); <br>Volume 3, Part 2 (79th Session 1858 through 1859, published 1861); <br>Volume 3, Part 3 (80th Session, 1859 through 1861, published 1862). <br>Volume 5, Part 1 (83rd Session, 1862 through 1863, Published 1864); <br>Volume 5, Part 2 (84th Session, 1863 through 1864, published 1865); <br>Volume 6, Part 1 (85th Session, 1864 through 1865, published 1866); <br>Volume 6, Part 2 (86th Session, 1856 through 1866, published 1868); <br>Appendix to Volume 6. <br><br>CONDITION AND PROVENANCE: In good condition only, covers are worn and show soiling, with erosion on spines. Back cover of Volume 2 and several back pages are detached, yet present; Volume 3 Part 1 is separating at the back, yet still affixed and present. Some pages are uncut with discoloration and foxing throughout, yet text is still quite readable. Engravings are fascinating. Even is there is very little marginalia, some volumes bear the name 'A. T. Banchory', along with his bookplate affixed to the inside cover of Volume 6 Part 2. (Presumed to be Alexander Thomson of Banchory FRSE (1798-1868) who was a 19th-century Scottish advocate, agriculturalist, antiquary, author, philanthropist and traveller. He owned an estate at Banchory-Devenick in Aberdeenshire. After qualifying as an advocate in Edinburgh he returned to the estate and did not pursue a career at the bar preferring to follow the life of a country gentleman. He travelled extensively in Europe, spending many years studying overseas. He settled crofters on his estate and planted many trees. His position in life allowed to give time to many interests including antiquarian studies, geology, biology and social reform. He attempted to unite Marischal and King's Colleges in Aberdeen University. At the Dirsuption he sided with the Free Church and was a prominent leader in that cause. He died in 1868 and bequeathed a sizeable museum and collection of books to the church. He also gave a substantial amount of money to set up a Free Church College in Aberdeen.) (Wikipedia). Volume numbers are written in ink by hand, presumed from the period. A fascinating record of the Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland in the mid nineteenth century. <br><br>Additional photographs available upon request. At over 9 lbs., due to their weight and size, additional shipping may be needed. Full refund if not satisfied.