Leslie (Sir John) Dissertation Fourth; Exhibiting a general ...

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Leslie (Sir John) Dissertation Fourth; Exhibiting a general View of the Progress of Mathematical and Physical Science,
Chiefly during the Eighteenth Century
Presentation copy, inscribed in ink to pastedown "To Robert Ferguson Esq. of Raith, from his sincere friend the Author"
Dunlop (Alexander) A treatise on the Law of Scotland Relative to the Poor
Edinburgh, William Blackwood, 1825, presentation copy, inscribed "With the Author's Compliments" to half-title, fully calf-bound by Carss of Glasgow
With a bound volumes of early-20th century Mining Association of Great Britain pamphlets and Volume I of The Loyal Reformers' Gazette, Glasgow 1831

Robert Ferguson of Raith (1769-1840), Scottish politician and Lord Lieutenant of Fife. He was painted by Raeburn in The Archers.

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