£700
Caledonian Railway interest - A exceptionally fine tooled leather-bound illuminated album, the cover with the gilt monogram 'JT', the title page inscribed "Presented to Sir James Thompson, Knight. General Manager of the Caledonian Railway Company. Accompanied by A Service of Plate. Glasgow 30th Septr. 1897", with presentation letter offering congratulations on his knighthood on the occasion of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, the following two pages signed by numerous colleagues, the album enhanced by five finely executed watercolours of Scottish scenery, including views of Edinburgh Castle and Glasgow University, each page with finely illuminated borders with thistles, coronets and lion rampant roundels, each backed with watered ivory silk, protected in a modern solander slip case, 14¾ x 11in. (37.5 x 27.9cm.). * The album was presented the same year as Sir James was Knighted by Queen Victoria. He was by all accounts a highly esteemed and successful businessman who was hugely popular with his employees. The album is inscribed on the title page "Gilmour & Dean, Fecit, Glasgow". Gilmour & Dean produced maps for the Caledonian Railway Company.
*Condition: In fine condition overall - exceptionally well preserved. Very light wear to the corners and edges of the binding, spine lightly sunned. The interior in fine, bright condition - just one small spot of toning to the top edge of the title page, no other spotting or toning.
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