An important and substantial resource for Scottish history, genealogy and antiquarian studies, Northern Notes & Queries was founded in 1886 under the editorship of the Rev. A. W. Cornelius Hallen to provide a forum for antiquaries, genealogists and historians concerned particularly with Scotland and the northern counties of England. Its contents encompass genealogy and family history, heraldry, archaeology, local and ecclesiastical history, historical documents and registers, inscriptions, pedigrees, antiquarian discoveries and numerous shorter notes and queries contributed by contemporary scholars and researchers. From 1890 the journal continued under the expanded title The Scottish Antiquary, or, Northern Notes and Queries, reflecting its increasingly national scope, and in 1903 it was succeeded by The Scottish Historical Review, which continues the scholarly tradition established by Hallen's publication. Offered here is the complete seventeen-volume run from 1886 to 1903, attractively bound as nine substantial volumes. Complete runs are now uncommon on the antiquarian market, and this set has particularly appropriate provenance, having belonged to the distinguished Scottish lawyer, antiquary and bibliophile David Murray (1842-1928), whose extensive collection of books and manuscripts was presented to the University of Glasgow. His bookplate and signature appear in the volumes. Northern Notes and Queries or The Scottish Antiquary, Edited by the Rev. A. W. Cornelius Hallen. A complete run of 17 Parts bound in 9 Volumes. Published by David Douglas, and William Green & Sons, Edinburgh 1888-1903 (although Volume 1 content begins from 1886). A very good set of this impressive journal which was issued quarterly, then collated and bound in these beautiful volumes. A scarce publication with few sets coming to the market. Complete runs are distinctly uncommon on the market, the early volumes having become scarce even during the original publication of the journal. Hallen himself noted that complete sets of the first two volumes were already almost exhausted shortly after publication. A very good set, approaching near fine, bound in half leather with marbled boards. Navy blue leather, though sunned to brown on the spines (Volume 1 faded more than the others, with some sun fading on the rear cover too). Lovely binding with raised bands and marbled endpapers. Small 4mm hole next to Volume number on the last volume in the set. Text is nice and clean throughout. Provenance: Bookplate of David Murray (1842-1928), and his signature to free endpapers - a Scottish lawyer and book collector, and a prominent benefactor to Glasgow University, who presented a huge personal library of books and manuscripts to the University in 1927. Dimensions:  Each volume 257mm high x 167mm wide. Weight of set approximately 10.25kg (unpacked). No extra postage required, other than that indicated.