SIMPSON, W.Douglas.: The Historical Saint Columba. , Aberdeen: Milne & Hutchison, 1927.2nd edition. "The real scope of St Columba's labours is revealed to have been almost entirely restricted to his fellow nationals of Dalriada - the early Scotic Kingdom corresponding roughly to Argyllshire - and to the Pictish tribes on the Dalriadic frontier who came under the influence of the intrusive and dominating race." 26cms x 19.5cms. Pp.xxxiii/177, 78 figure illustrations, publisher's promotional leaflet for the book +2 newspaper cuttings loosely enclosed. Brown cloth with green paper covered boards,dustwrapper has edge losses and a loss to the centre of the spine but is now in a removable clear protective wrap. VG/G. (Book ref. 37658) £20.00 The payment methods accepted by the seller, Beckham Books Ltd , are shown in the right-hand column. |
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