A Narrative of the Visit of George IV. to Scotland, in August 1822. By an Eye-Witness of Most of the Scenes Which were then Exhibited. SCOTLAND.

First edition of a first-hand account of what is known as the "King's Jaunt", the first visit of a reigning monarch to Scotland since Charles II and the first since the Act of Union in 1707. This work is institutionally rare, appearing only in the National Library of Scotland and Princeton. The anonymous author of this work wrote about the excitement and preparation that went into preparing for the king's arrival, the lists of Scottish nobility who dined with the king and the trip to Holyrood, which is now the official residence of the British monarch in Scotland. Duodecimo, [2], pp. 124. Original printed drab boards, front cover decoratively panelled and lettered in black, edges uncut. Bookplate of "Macfie of Dreghorn". Spine rather worn, covers foxed and bumped, edges toned, contents clean. A very good copy.