Henry Steuart / genealogy of the Stewarts refuted in letter to Andrew Stuart 1st

Description: The genealogy of the Stewarts refuted: in a letter to Andrew Stuart, Esq. M. P. Author: [Steuart, Henry, Sir] Title: The genealogy of the Stewarts refuted: in a letter to Andrew Stuart, Esq. M. P. Publication: Edinburgh: printed for Bell & Bradfute; and G. G. and J. Robinson, London, 1799 Description: First edition, 8vo, pp. viii, 3-169, [3]; very large (15" x 38") folding genealogical table of the house of Bonkill with long tear (but no loss) in the first panel; original blue paper-covered boards, cream paper shelfback; boards a little soiled, spine worn and with a few small chips, but in all a very good, largely unopened copy. On the front pastedown is the ownership signature of "Earl of Galloway." Steuart (1759-1836) was replying to Andrew Stuart's work, A Genealogical History of the Stuarts (1798); Stuart also wrote a reply to this work. Stuart had contended that as the royal line had failed with the descendants of Stewart of Darnley that the head of all Stewarts or Stuarts was Stuart of Castlemilk, and the he was a Stuart of that clan, and thus the male heir of the family. Sir Henry Steuart asserts the rightfulness of the hitherto uncontested claims of the lineage of the Earl of Galloway, and Galloway is mentioned numerous times in this book. The autograph on the front pastedown is probably that of John Stewart, Seventh Earl of Galloway (1736-1806), who acceded to the Earldom in 1773. He is also remembered as the object of some of Burns's satirical; verses. Seller ID: 67091 Subject: English Literature Rulon-Miller Books buys and sells rare, fine and unusual books in many fields, with an emphasis on language, early and unusual printing, voyages and travel, archives, and appraisal services. Catalogs issued regularly. We are members of the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America (ABAA). Guarantee All books are guaranteed genuine as described, and are returnable for any reason during the two weeks after receipt. Please notify us as soon as possible if an item is being returned, so that we might make it available to another customer. Shipping We are happy to ship to buyers outside of the United States. Please contact us for an exact shipping quote. All books shipped to US destinations are sent US Post Office Media Mail. We are happy to send via Priority Mail upon request for the cost of shipping. Priority delivery typically takes 3 to 5 days, but may be longer, especially during the holidays. Faster shipping is available, please contact us for a price quote. For international purchases please contact us directly. We will combine shipping on items purchased at the same time. Feedback We leave feedback for buyers once they have posted feedback for us. If you are unhappy with any aspect of a transaction with us, please contact us immediately. We work hard to keep buyers happy and to resolve the rare problem promptly.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

Price: 315 USD

Location: Saint Paul, Minnesota

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