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

by Smith, Grant F. O.; Anderson, H. B. (intro)

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

The Man Robert Burns

by Smith, Grant F. O.; Anderson, H. B. (intro)

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Toronto, Ontario, Canada: The Ryerson Press, 1940. xviii, 386pp. with b/w illustrations, signed with an inscription by the author on the half-title page. Light soil to outer edges. DJ has edge/rub wear, tears, chipping, creasing and soiling. Actual book for sale pictured. 17.5 x 25.2 x 4cm, wt1.4Kg Please note the book is oversized and it will require extra postage for most destinations. Book "brings together an unprecedented collection of interesting and valuable material, never hithero comprised in one volume. This compendious work contains an unequalled record of authentic letters, criticisms and opinions (both contemporary and subsequent to his decease) bearing on the life and work of Robert Burns, as well as many reproductions of rare pictures,".. Signed by Author. First Edition. Hard Cover. VG/G. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.
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  • Format/Binding Hardcover
  • Book Condition Used - VG
  • Jacket Condition G
  • Edition First Edition
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Publisher The Ryerson Press
  • Place of Publication Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • Date Published 1940
  • Keywords NOISBN
  • Size 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall

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The Man Robert Burns

by Grant F. O. Smith

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

by SMITH, Grant F.O

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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/>
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The Man Robert Burns

by Smith, Grant F. O

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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..
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The Man Robert Burns

The Man Robert Burns

by Smith, Grant F. O

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East Granby, Connecticut, United States
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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.
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The Man Robert Burns

by Smith, Grant F. O

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Amherst, Nova Scotia, Canada
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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 .
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The Man Robert Burns

by Smith, Grant F. O

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The Ryerson Press, 1940. Hardcover. Good. Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.
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The Man Robert Burns

by Smith, Grant F. O

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Sudbury, Ontario, Canada
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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.
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The Man Robert Burns

by SMITH: Grant F.O

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Palgrave, Ontario, Canada
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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.
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Man Robert Burns, The

Man Robert Burns, The

by Smith Grant F. O

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First Trade Edition
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Vars, Ontario, Canada
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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 .
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Ryerson Paperbacks 6 The Man Robert Burns

Ryerson Paperbacks 6 The Man Robert Burns

by Smith, Grant F. O

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First Thus 1st Printing
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Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
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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
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