A very rare title, not appearing at auction since 1906, providing a history of the rulers of the Isle of Man, a separate history of Olave the Black King of Man, and an account of Haco's campaign against Scotland.
Also, an important early example with manuscript additions by Scottish Historian, David Macpherson [1746-1816], plus an additional 18pp of MSs on Man, a tipped in relevant MSs, and period notes. Later the copy of Lord James Murray.
Chronicon Manniae, Or, a Chronicle of the Kings of Man. Supposed to be Written, by the Monks of the Abbey of Russin. With the Norwegian Account of Olave the Black King of Man. And of Haco's Expedition against Scotland. Together with the Civil and Ecclesiastical History of the Island, from the Earliest Accounts to this Present Time. Perth. Printed for John Gillies. 1784.
Early half leather binding, rubbed, but attractive and sound. Contents very sound, period ink markings by Macpherson.
