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Old & Rare Scottish Tartans (1893) Donald William Stewart | Rare #234/300 Dutch Hand-Made Paper | Original Fabric SwatchesOffered for collectors is a magnificent and genuinely scarce foundational volume: Old and Rare Scottish Tartans, written by Donald William Stewart and published in Edinburgh by George P. Johnston in 1893.This landmark work is celebrated by historians and textile collectors alike for its meticulous documentation of historic tartans, featuring detailed historical introductions, family notices, and actual mounted fabric swatches.Edition & Provenance Details Limited Print Run: This edition was strictly limited to just 300 total copies worldwide. Paper Type: 250 copies were produced on Dutch hand-made paper (demy 4to), of which this volume is copy number 234.
Publisher Signature: Features the authentic hand-signed ink signature of publisher George P. Johnston on the limitation page.Condition Notes
Cover: Bound in original dark cloth boards with striking gilt ornamentation and lettering depicting traditional Highland dress and Scottish heraldry. Moderate shelf wear consistent with age, tight structure. Interior: Pages on high-quality Dutch hand-made watermarked paper with deckled edges. Internal pages remain remarkably clean. Includes crisp text plates and original tipped-in woven fabric tartan specimens (such as Davidson and Montgomerie patterns) preserved with tissue guards.An essential centerpiece for any advanced library focusing on Scottish clans, genealogy, or rare 19th-century printing.
