Observations on the Nature and Extent of Cod Fishery Carried on off the Coasts of the Zetland (Shetland) and Orkney Islands

Observations on the Nature and Extent of Cod Fishery Carried on off the Coasts of the Zetland and Orkney Islands by Arthur Edmondston. Very rare original first edition Shetland book from 1820. Edinburgh - Printed for William Laing, and Baldwin, Cradock, and Joy, London. The binding is more recent likely early 20th century but nicely done with marble boards and 3/4 leather binding. Has 38 pages. The leather spine has tape on it so would need the spine re-done but book is still tight and comes in a clear plastic protective sleeve. The pages are a bit tanned but can be expected on a 205 year old book. Very rare and not many still aroun.