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Catalogue of Stock, Edinburgh : Highland & Agricultural Society of Scotland 1899
Catalogue of Stock, Edinburgh : Highland & Agricultural Society of Scotland 1899
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Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland
CATALOGUE OF STOCK : EDINBURGH SHOW, 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th July 1899
This was the year of the first Royal Visit to The Royal Highland Show (as it is known today).
Edinburgh; Printed by William Blackwood & Sons, 1899. First Edition. Very scarce. Half-leather binding with marble side, marble endpapers, 8vo, gilt to top edge, 221 pages plus 54 pages of adverts at the rear (many illustrated).
CONDITION
A very good copy. The leather binding is very good. Endpapers good. All contents present and pages good throughout.
The first Highland Show was held in 1822, on the grounds of Queensberry House in Edinburgh’s Canongate. Initially, the show was a modest affair aimed at showcasing livestock and agricultural achievements, promoting best practices, and encouraging agricultural advancements.
For much of its early history, the show was itinerant, moving to different locations across Scotland each year. This ensured that various regions could showcase their agricultural strengths and innovations. Towns and cities including Inverness, Perth, Aberdeen, and Glasgow hosted the show, contributing to its growing popularity and influence.
In recognition of its importance and contributions, King George VI granted the Highland Show its “Royal” designation, becoming the Royal Highland Show. This royal patronage further elevated its prestige and international reputation.
During the 1948 show held at Inverness, the Royal title was bestowed on the event by King George VI.
(Loc : Agriculture)
CATALOGUE OF STOCK : EDINBURGH SHOW, 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th July 1899
This was the year of the first Royal Visit to The Royal Highland Show (as it is known today).
Edinburgh; Printed by William Blackwood & Sons, 1899. First Edition. Very scarce. Half-leather binding with marble side, marble endpapers, 8vo, gilt to top edge, 221 pages plus 54 pages of adverts at the rear (many illustrated).
CONDITION
A very good copy. The leather binding is very good. Endpapers good. All contents present and pages good throughout.
The first Highland Show was held in 1822, on the grounds of Queensberry House in Edinburgh’s Canongate. Initially, the show was a modest affair aimed at showcasing livestock and agricultural achievements, promoting best practices, and encouraging agricultural advancements.
For much of its early history, the show was itinerant, moving to different locations across Scotland each year. This ensured that various regions could showcase their agricultural strengths and innovations. Towns and cities including Inverness, Perth, Aberdeen, and Glasgow hosted the show, contributing to its growing popularity and influence.
In recognition of its importance and contributions, King George VI granted the Highland Show its “Royal” designation, becoming the Royal Highland Show. This royal patronage further elevated its prestige and international reputation.
During the 1948 show held at Inverness, the Royal title was bestowed on the event by King George VI.
(Loc : Agriculture)
