The Minstrel; or, the Progress of Genius. With some other poems. A new edition. To which are prefixed, memoirs of the life of the author. By Alex Chalmers, Esq. F.S.A.
by Beattie, James
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London: Printed for J. Mawman, 1806. 8vo, pp. lvi, 102, [2, ads] + engraved frontispiece and 4 plates. Contemporary marbled calf, spine divided by gilt rules, black morocco label, other compartments tooled in gilt. A little spotting, tear across one leaf of introduction repaired. Binding a touch rubbed and scratched.
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- McNaughtan's Bookshop (GB)
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- Title
- The Minstrel; or, the Progress of Genius. With some other poems. A new edition. To which are prefixed, memoirs of the life of the author. By Alex Chalmers, Esq. F.S.A.
- Author
- Beattie, James
- Book Condition
- Used
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- 1
- Publisher
- Printed for J. Mawman
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1806
- Keywords
- Literature Poetry Scottish
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- Gilt
- The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...
- Morocco
- Morocco is a style of leather book binding that is usually made with goatskin, as it is durable and easy to dye. (see also...
- Spine
- The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
- Calf
- Calf or calf hide is a common form of leather binding. Calf binding is naturally a light brown but there are ways to treat the...