Valentine and Sons of Dundee were Scotland's most successful commercial photographers. In 1907, at the height of the postcard revolution, the photographs they published showed Scotland in its many guises, and were bought with pride and pleasure by Scots and visitors alike. The photographs ranged from the Bens and Glens to towns and great cities, featuring fishermen, steamers on the loch, municipal fountains and market squares. R. J. Morris has collected together the best of these photographs in Scotland 1907. Drawing on ...
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Valentine and Sons of Dundee were Scotland's most successful commercial photographers. In 1907, at the height of the postcard revolution, the photographs they published showed Scotland in its many guises, and were bought with pride and pleasure by Scots and visitors alike. The photographs ranged from the Bens and Glens to towns and great cities, featuring fishermen, steamers on the loch, municipal fountains and market squares. R. J. Morris has collected together the best of these photographs in Scotland 1907. Drawing on guidebooks, pictures, gazetteers and maps, he provides detailed explanatory commentary to elucidate this fascinating collection of images, giving a valuable insight into the history of our nation.
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Add this copy of Scotland 1907: the Many Scotlands of Valentine and Sons to cart. $9.81, good condition, Sold by Anybook rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2007 by Birlinn Ltd.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 1350grams, ISBN: 9781841585147.
