The Minstrel, Or The Progress of Genius. With Some Other Poems
by BEATTIE, James
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very good +
- Seller
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London, Ontario, Canada
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About This Item
Edinburgh: William Creech, Manners and Miller, and A. Constable and Co, 1807. Hardcover. Very good +. xi, 153 p. 17 cm. Engraved frontispiece portrait of the author. Full leather with gilt trim. Dents in hinge ends. Bookplate on front pastedown. Some light foxing.
An early edition of Beattie's most famous work, describing the education of a village poet.
An early edition of Beattie's most famous work, describing the education of a village poet.
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- Bookseller
- Attic Books (CA)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 121656
- Title
- The Minstrel, Or The Progress of Genius. With Some Other Poems
- Author
- BEATTIE, James
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very good +
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- William Creech, Manners and Miller, and A. Constable and Co
- Place of Publication
- Edinburgh
- Date Published
- 1807
- Keywords
- Poetry
- Bookseller catalogs
- Poetry;
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- Gilt
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- Hinge
- The portion of the book closest to the spine that allows the book to be opened and closed.