Angus Mackay, “A Collection of Ancient Piobaireachd,” First Edition,

This is a first printing of the first edition of Angus Mackay’s iconic “A Collection of Ancient Piobaireachd,” published in 1838. Angus Mackay was the prime caretaker of the ancient piobaireachd  tradition in his day, and this is his opus. Most of what piobaireachd performers play today comes down to us through Angus.

The book has no cover and the title page is badly frayed and worn.  The edges of the book are age-stained with some slight tearing here and there. The spine has had some primitive repairs made to it, but appears stable. 

This book is not to be confused with the 1899 edition, which has a hard, burgundy cover, but still retains the 1838 publication date.