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LOT 60 - Chambers Robert – “Select Writings Of Robert Chambers”...
Chambers Robert – “Select Writings of Robert Chambers” contained in complete set of 7 volumes first published in 1847 by W & R Chambers Edinburgh covering events in and around Edinburgh – see page 294 titled ‘John Paterson the Golfer’ with reference Charles I and the Irish rebellion while playing on the Leith Links and another occasion a match with the Duke of York (James II) and James Paterson against two English Nobleman – needless to say the former won and Paterson was rewarded accordingly - and from this the Far & Sure motto was established - all bound in half leather and gilt marbled boards original wood engraving title page – hence fine collection (G).
Guide Price: £70.00 - £80.00
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