McIAN, [Robert] R. (1803 – 1856) and James LOGAN (1797–1872)

Lot 304
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Lot 304 | McIAN, [Robert] R. (1803 – 1856) and James LOGAN (1797–1872)
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McIAN, [Robert] R. (1803 – 1856) and James LOGAN (1797–1872)

Gaelic Gatherings. London: Ackermann & Co., 1848.

The Derby copy of this rare complete suite of prints, accompanied with textual descriptions by James Logan, detailing the various pastimes and occupations of the Highlanders. Described by William Powell Firth (1819-1909) as ‘a Highlander and fierce Jacobite,’ Robert McIan is best known for his illustrations in The Clans of The Scottish Highlands (see lot 303), published in 1845 on the centenary of the Jacobite Rising. The present lot offered was the sequel to the highly successful The Clans, focusing on depicting scenes from domestic life in the Highlands, including illustrations of two young girls in tartan angling and men spearing wild salmon at night, the flaming light of burning torches guiding their efforts. The plates have accompanying textual descriptions by James Logan, a prominent Scottish author on Gaelic culture, who offers up amusing descriptions of the highland folk: the ‘oldest race of men, who from the nature of their territories, and their warlike habits, are not easily conquered’ (Introduction). Bobins II, 686; Colas 1891.



Folio (489 x 310mm). Lithographic title, dedication page, pp.46 of descriptive letterpress, 24 hand-coloured lithographic plates, within gilt ruled border, heightened with gum arabic (split at foot of gutter affecting front flyleaf, scattered spotting throughout). Contemporary red morocco, covers panelled with a wide border stamped in blind and gilt, gilt turn-ins and edges (extremities rubbed, heavier to spine, lower joint splitting at foot of spine). Provenance: Earl of Derby (armorial bookplate to front pastedown).





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