Everyone get a bonnet!!!!

[Arlen]

Arlen:

those are far and away the best of books! I'm a bibliophile, to a degree, and I'll eagerly devour reprints of great works---but there's something special in holding, and reading, an original edition (or early vintage reprint).

I agree completely.
Having a book that you know has been enjoyed by countless others just feels great.
I think that's part of why I enjoy bookcrossing so much.

[Arlen]

That's a great little book, that always generates interest whenever I bring it up. I did a review on it a while back:
http://www.albanach.org/kiltandhowtowearit.htm

Is yours an original 1901 edition, or is it the modern reprint by Scotpress (with commentay by Bob Martin)?

As usual, Matt, a wonderfully written article and a good read.