Robert Gordon was a merchant from Aberdeen who spent much of his life based in Poland. On retiring to Aberdeen, he decided to leave his considerable fortune to found a ‘Hospital’ for boys’ accommodation and education. Now called the Robert Gordon's University.
The book is signed by Arthur Lumsden Bedingfield, an author and previous attendee at the University, who went on to be a member of the London Gordonians, who support pupils.
Along with the book is an initialed handwritten letter by Arthur Lumsden Bedingfield as well as a London Gordonians twelfth annual dinner plan dated 1937, a London Gordonian's Handbook for Members dated 1936/7 and a statement of receipts and payments for the same year.
A great historic book with related ephemera which would be great to add to a collection.
History of the Robert Gordon's Hospital by Robert Anderson c1896 1st Edition
Title: The History of Robert Gordons Hospital + Related Ephemera
Author: Robert Anderson
Publisher: D Wyllie & Sons
Publication Date: 1896 First Edition
Format: HardbackCondition: The green covers are in a good condition with just minor bumping to the spine. The pages are clean with no ink or pencil marks, slightly browning due to age. Some illustrations throughout the book. Ex Libris sticker to front