The Man Robert Burns by Smith, Grant F. O.; Anderson, H. B. (intro) - 1940

The Ryerson Press, 1940. Book. Very Good-. Hardcover. spine title gilt gone, but a servicable copy..

hardcover. Illus. 396pp. Tall thick 8vo, blue cloth (cloth edgeworn; binding slightly shaken). Toronto: Ryerson Press, (1940). Inscribed by Smith on the half title page.<br/><br/>

Toronto, ON, Canada: The Ryerson Press, 1966. Book. Good. Trade Paperback. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Creasing to the spine and front cover top edge, diagonal crease to the front cover right side; stamp to the inside front cover. Text is clean. 'For over 150 years the popular conception of [Robert Burns] as an illiterate plowman has been tenaciously held; [this book] destroys this early impression and the author reveals Burns' true character and worth as the peer of any of the literary lions of his day. Contained in this compendious work is an unequalled record of authentic letters, criticisms and opinions (both contemporary and subsequent to his death) bearing on the life and work of Robert Burns.' 396 pages. Ryerson paperbacks no. 6..

Toronto, Ontario: The Ryerson Press, 1940. First edition of this comprehensive biography of Robert Burns, illustrated in black and white. Bright blue cloth with gilt spine lettering, map endpapers, 396 pages. Light wear to the corners and spine ends, gilt spine lettering worn and scuffed but title and author legible, good hinges, sound text block, gift notation on half-title, pages clean and otherwise unmarked.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Good/No. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Toronto: Ryerson. Good with no dust jacket. 1940. First Edition. Hard Cover. University library withdrawl; blue cloth scuffed with 2 cm tear to lower spine edge; shaken rear hinge; text is bright and clean as are the 68 illustrations; 396 pp .

Toronto, ON, Canada: Ryerson Press, 1966. Soft cover. Fair. Good condition. Moderate wear. Front and back cover trained with liquid droplets. Moderate amount of creasing on the spine. Binding fairly tight, pages age toned. Pictures available upon request.

Toronto: Ryerson Press, 1940. Hardcover. Good/Poor. Blue cloth with gold lettering. Dust jacket is pale blue. It is missing the spine and has chips. At present it is folded inside the book. Extra large book - will be extra mailing costs.

Toronto, Ont: The Ryerson Press. Very Good with no dust jacket. 1966. First Trade Edition. Trade Paperback. Trade Paperback in very good condition. Scuffing and edgewear to the covers, with some staining to the bottom right hand corner. Tightly bound with an unmarked interior. Frontispiece of Robert Burns." Record of authentic letters, criticisms and opinions (both contemporary and subsequent to his death) bearing on the life and work of Robert Burns. Many reproductions of rare pictures and a unique genealogical tree of direct descendants of the poet are also included." . ; B&W Photographs; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 396 pages .

Toronto: The Ryerson Press, 1966. Light Creasing on Front, Rear Covers, Spine; Front, Rear Covers, Spine Lightly Chipped; Edges Lightly Soiled; Moderate Yellowing Due to Age. I was born a poor dog; and however I may occasionally pick up a better bone than I used to do, I know I must live and die poor; but I will indulge the flattering faith that my poetry will considerably outlive my poverty.--Robert Burns (1791). INTRODUCTION BY: H. B. Anderson, M.D. CONTENTS: Introduction by H. B. Anderson, M.D.; I. Origin of Name II. Ancestry III. Descendants of Robert Burns and Jean Armour IV. The Life of Robert Burns Written by the Poet Himself V. The Life of Robert Burns Written by the Poet's Brother Gilbert VI. The Life of Robert Burns Written by His Only Schoolmaster, John Murdoch VII. Death and Funeral of Robert Burns VIII. The Mother of Robert Burns IX. The Poet's Brother William X. The Bachelors' Club XI. Robert Burns and Freemasonry XII. The Correspondents of Robert Burns… Read More

Toronto: Ryerson, 1940. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. Signed by Author(s). First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Introduction by H B Anderson, M.D. This is a tight clean copy with light wear. Book is inscribed by the author July 27, 1948. 396pp. including 'List Of Subscribers'. A digital photo can be made available..