Scarce, early nineteenth century, illustrated account of the topography and history of Glasgow.  Illustrated with 32 engravings by Joseph Swan from drawings by Mr. J. Fleming and Mr J. Knox.:

Select Views of Glasgow and Its Environs

With Historical & Descriptive Illustrations and an Introductory Sketch of the Progress of the City by J. M. Leighton

Published by Joseph Swan in 1829. 

Contains historical sketch of the Progress of Glasgow plus 32 historical and descriptive illustrations.

Bound with leather book spine and marbled paper on the boards.

Hardback, 222 pages,  15.5  cm by 23.5 cm

Good condition

Some scuffs the the cover. The boards remain well attached. Binding intact. Writing and brown marks on the endpapers. Occasional marks on the inner pages. The title page is browned. Small split in the leather to the top of the book spine. Mark on the book spine.

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