1895 Hodder The Days of Auld Langsyne Ian Maclaren Antique Book Worn

Condition: Acceptable

Condition Notes: Used – Acceptable condition. The book is structurally sound but heavily worn, with notable fraying and fading to the spine and cover, detached endpapers, and widespread foxing throughout the interior pages. No dust jacket. Name inscribed on front page.

Publication Year: 1895

Format: Hardcover

Language: English

Book Title: The Days of Auld Langsyne

Author: Ian Maclaren (pseudonym of Rev. John Watson)

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Topic: Books

The Days of Auld Langsyne by Ian Maclaren (1895) – Antique Literary Treasure

This item is the 1895 first edition of The Days of Auld Langsyne by Ian Maclaren, published by Hodder and Stoughton, London. This collectible volume offers a nostalgic journey into Scottish village life through a series of heartfelt tales that reflect themes of morality, judgment, and love.

The book is a hardback in visibly worn condition, featuring the original cloth boards. The spine and edges show significant wear and fraying, with exposed binding visible in some areas. The pages exhibit heavy foxing, agerelated browning, and signs of use, typical for a book of this age. A previous owner’s handwritten name is present on the inside front page.

Despite the wear, the pages remain intact and legible, making this a valuable piece for collectors of antique books or those interested in late 19thcentury literature.

Product Details:

• Title: The Days of Auld Langsyne

• Author: Ian Maclaren (pseudonym of Rev. John Watson)

• Publisher: Hodder and Stoughton, London

• Publication Date: 1895

• Binding: Hardcover (Cloth)

• Language: English

• Pages: 358

• Dimensions: Approx. 7.25" x 5"

Condition:
Used – Acceptable condition. The book is structurally sound but heavily worn, with notable fraying and fading to the spine and cover, detached endpapers, and widespread foxing throughout the interior pages. No dust jacket. Name inscribed on front page.

About the Author & Historical Context:

Ian Maclaren was the pen name of Rev. John Watson, a Scottish minister and author renowned for his sentimental and moral tales about rural Scottish life. The Days of Auld Langsyne follows the success of his earlier book Beside the Bonnie Brier Bush, contributing significantly to the genre of “Kailyard” literature—a nostalgic portrayal of Scottish village life.

Published in 1895, this edition is an original piece from the height of Victorian literary culture and British printing history. It offers a charming window into religious and community values of the time, making it a remarkable collectible or gift for lovers of historical literature.