Bryce W Moir (9 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. Hardcover. No DJ. Ex-Library with usual markings. Pages are unmarked. Covers show edge wear with rubbing/light scuffing. Torn/tape on upper spine edge. Hinges cracked but binding intact.; 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! Ships same or next business day.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Original Blue Cloth Hardback. Condition: Very Good Plus. First Edition. 1912. 198pp plus annual report and list of members to rear. Gilt titles to spine and gilt stamp to centre of front board, bevelled edges. Gilt top edge. Tissue guarded colour frontispiece of the Arms of St. Margaret plus 22 other plates(2 more colour) and 2 illustrations in the text. Contents: Saint Margaret of Scotland and her chapel in the castle of Edinburgh by W. Bryce Moir, The site of the Black Friars' monastry from the reformation to the present day by William Cowan, The Old Tolbooth: extracts from the original records by John A. Fairley, Moubray House by Andrew E. Murray, Letters from John Bonar to William Creech concerning the formation of the Speculative Society by Rev. Henry Paton. No inscriptions. Binding tight. Light foxing to edges and endpapers. A very good copy. PLEASE NOTE: Heavyish book so extra postage may be needed for non-UK customers.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. First Edition. A good plus copy in black cloth lettered and decorated in gilt. Ownership inscription. 96 pages. Frontispiece and two other full-page illustrations. The story of Edinburgh's black friars from 1230 to 1560 when they were dispersed at the Reformation.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. Discover the fascinating history of the Black Friars of Edinburgh, a powerful religious order that played a pivotal role in Scottish society from the 13th to 16th centuries. From their humble beginnings as preachers against heresy, they rose to prominence and influence, becoming trusted advisors to kings and shaping the spiritual landscape of the nation. This book, meticulously researched from centuries-old documents, chronicles the establishment of the Edinburgh priory, the friars' extensive preaching and educational endeavors, and their influential presence in the court and society. Through their dedication to poverty, education, and spiritual guidance, the Black Friars left an enduring legacy on the religious, intellectual, and political tapestry of Edinburgh, a legacy that continues to fascinate and inspire. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Original Blue Cloth Hardback. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. 1909. 246pp+26pp. Includes 20 b/w plates, colour frontispiece of Bonnie Prince Charlie and b/w ills. in the text. Contents: Edinburgh at the Time of the Occupation of Prince Charles by Walter Biggar Blaikie, The Flodden Wall of Edinburgh by W. Moir Bryce, The Covenanters' Prison in the Inner Greyfriars Yard, Edinburgh by W. Moir Bryce, The Cannon-Ball House by Bruce J. Home, The Sculptured Stones of Edinburgh: II. The West-End and Dalry Groups by John Geddie, An Eighteenth Century Survival: The Wagering Club, 1775 by Jas. B. Sutherland, At the Back of St. James's Square by James Steuart, Edinburgh Street Traders and their Cries by James H. Jamieson, Old Cellars and Relics Discovered During the Excavations for the New Chapel at St. Giles' Cathedral by Francis Caird Inglis, Statues of Justice and Mercy, from the Old Parliament House by Thomas Ross, LL.D., Index and Appendix (Report of Second Annual Meeting, List of Members, Etc.). Blue cloth hardback with blind-stamped OEC monogram to bottom board, gilt Old Edinburgh Club crest to upper board and gilt titles to spine; top edges gilt. Very good condition. Some loss of pigment to cloth. Light foxing to prelims. Previous owner's name and date to first blank page. PLEASE NOTE: heavy book - extra postage may be needed.…