The Capital of Scotland by Moray McLaren (1950) | Edinburgh History Campbell’s Curiosities Compact enough for display

Compact enough for display

A substantial late Victorian edition of The World-Wide Atlas of Modern Geography

with his tricorne hat and frothy mugs

and the works of Seton Gordon

with surface crazing and some small chips to the lids (most notably the Thé jar)

The Capital of Scotland by Moray McLaren (1950) | Edinburgh History Campbell’s Curiosities Compact enough for displayA first edition copy of The Capital of Scotland: A Twentieth Century Contemplation on Edinburgh by Moray McLaren, published in 1950 by Douglas & Foulis, Edinburgh. Written to celebrate the city of Edinburgh during the mid twentieth century, this thoughtful work explores the capital's history, architecture, traditions and distinctive character. McLaren combines historical narrative with observations on modern Edinburgh, creating an engaging portrait of