Orkney by Ronald Miller (Hardback, 1976-1st) Scottish Island History/Topography

Orkney \nMiller, Ronald\n\nPublished by B. T. Batsford, London (1976).  First edition.  Hardcover, bound in the original blue boards with gilt titles to spine.  Pages with a little toning to the edges.  Previous owners inscription to the front end paper, else in very good condition overall.  Jacket unclipped and protected, lightly faded.. \""Far from being the peaceful backwater of popular imagination, Orkney has had a surprisingly lively history stretching from its first recorded appearance as the 'Orcades' of the Romans, through 600 years of rule by Norsemen to the 15th Century takeover by Scottish earls and absorption into modern Britain.\"".  \n\n---------------------------------------------\n\nOne of a number of similar items I am selling. Check out the other items in my Ebay shop. Postage is always combined where possible.\n\n-------------------------------------------- \n\nDSR's: If you have any issue with your purchase, please contact me BEFORE lear