Presented By The FRANCO-SCOTTISH Society To A High Achieving Woman Student At Glasgow University Theatre De J Racine Jean Racine Book

A presentation copy given to the best student in French at the women-only Queen Margaret College, Glasgow University, 1899-1900 Two attractively bound volumes in quarter brown roan over marbled boards, rubbing to outer hinges; top edge gilt; marbled endpapers and a long presentation inscription on the second flyleaf. Written by Charles Martin of Glasgow University this explains that these volumes were presented by the Parisian committee of the 'Societe Franco-ecossaise. a Mademoiselle Jane J Robertson, lui a obtenu le No 1 dane le concourse de fin d'annnee scolaire 1899-1900. Faite a l'University de Glasgow, Queen Margaret College ce 23 Mars 1900 Charles Martin' - Miss Robertson had come top in her year for French studies and this was her prize. Some brown spotting throughout, otherwise a very good copy. A lovely memento of Scotland's historic links with France and testimony to the work done for women's education in 19th century Glasgow. Please contact Christian White Rare Books Ltd for more information or images of this item