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From: Evening News - Scotland
Date: 20020502
Author:ANGIE BROWN

A PIG-SKIN bound law book in Latin presented by Sir Walter Scott to his best friend has been handed by an anonymous donor into a charity book sale in Edinburgh.

The 400-year-old copy of Examen Juridicum, by Bernhardus Scotanus, is one of many rare and valuable books found at the Christian Aid sale.

The book is signed by Sir Walter's long-time friend, William Clerk. The pair became close during their daily walk to Edinburgh University where they both studied Civil Law in the 1790s.

Now the book is expected to raise hundreds of pounds when the doors open for Christian Aid's annual event - ...

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