[Signed] [First Edition] A Sheaf of Memories Speeches on...

A signed first edition presentation copy of this collection of speeches by Alexander Macdonald, lovingly collected and prepared by his wife, Alice Macdonald. The first edition.Presentation copy inscribed by the author, Alice Lady Macdonald, to the half title; "To Julian D. Macdonald with best Christmas wishes for him and his family Alice Macdonald of the Isles Christmas 1933". This inscription implies that this book was gifted to a family member, although not much can be found on Julian Macdonald or the family.In the original publisher's cloth.Illustrated with a frontispiece portrait and five monochrome plates. Collated complete.This work features a collection of speeches spoken by Alexander Macdonald that were collected and put together for this work by his wife Alice Lady Macdonald. The speeches range from those held at the County Council, during the war and at schools to those spoken at his Clan Societies and many other occasions. In the publisher's original cloth. Externally excellent with very minimal fading to the gilt crest to the front, minor wear to the extremities of the spine label and the odd slight mark to the rear. Internally firmly bound with clean and generally bright pages with only the odd spot to the front and rear. Near Fine

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