{"product_id":"xxxxx-8","title":"The Marquis of Montrose by John Buchan, 1913 First Edition, Author-Signed Association Copy with Field Marshal Haig Notation, Riviere Leather Binding","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJohn Buchan’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Marquis of Montrose\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a first edition, published in London by Thomas Nelson and Sons in 1913. This illustrated biography of James Graham, 1st Marquess of Montrose, includes portrait plates, maps, and campaign plans. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis illustrated biography recounts the life of James Graham, the 1st Marquess of Montrose, a Scottish nobleman and Royalist commander whose military campaigns unfolded during the Wars of the Three Kingdoms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an especially appealing association copy, presented to Vivian L. Henderson and bearing his bookplate and a gilt inscription dated 3 June 1927. The book was rebound in full dark green leather by Riviere \u0026amp; Son in 1927, with gilt page edges, tartan cloth endpapers, and a gilt crown and “God Save the King” lettering on the front board. The volume also includes a tipped-in handwritten letter and signed material by author, John Buchan along with with a Signed Letter by Field Marshall Douglas Haig tipped in (St.\u003cbr\u003eAndrews Memorial\/Elections).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eField Marshal \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDouglas Haig (1861–1928), 1st Earl Haig\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, was a senior British Army officer who commanded the British Expeditionary Force on the Western Front from late 1915 until the end of World War I. His tipped-in notation adds a notable historical association to the book.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe book is in very good condition, with some light sunning to the leather binding. A handsome, richly documented copy combining Buchan’s history with a personal connection to its author and owner. 333pp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: ~6.4” x 8”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA distinctive copy for collectors of John Buchan, Scottish history, and fine leather bindings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Honey Bee Mill","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67694711308587,"sku":null,"price":485.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0015\/7086\/5251\/files\/page0_6a0aacd7-a765-4708-8ef7-ce9950266cb1.jpg?v=1791505589","url":"https:\/\/honeybeemill.com\/products\/xxxxx-8","provider":"Honey Bee Mill","version":"1.0","type":"link"}