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The Works of Robert Burns; With an Account of His Life, and a Criticism of His Writings
by Robert Burns; James Currie
- Used
- Good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Good
- Seller
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BATH, Somerset, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London: Jones and Company, 1824. Leather. Good. 8.5" by 5.5". Not Stated. An extensive collection of the popular poetical works of Robert Burns, including a commentary on his life and a critical essay on his works. A collection of the poetical works of Robert Burns, including a critical look at his works and a commentary on his life by James Currie.This is a condensed new edition with many additional poems and songs, and an enlarged and corrected glossary. Burns is the national poet of Scotland, and is a widely celebrate author. He wrote mostly in the Scots language, and is best known for his poem 'Auld Lang Syne', which is sung at Hogmanay.Illustrated with a frontispiece. Collated, complete.Bookplate of John Maunsell Massy to the front paste down. In a half calf binding with marbled paper to the boards. Externally, generally smart, with some rubbing to the boards and spine. Light bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities, with a small amount of loss of leather to the extremities. Small patch of loss to the head of the rear board. Hinges are starting. Bookplate to the front paste down. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and generally clean with a few odd spots. Pages xi-xiv of the first part are detaching. Good
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- Bookseller
- Rooke Books
(GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 822P12
- Title
- The Works of Robert Burns; With an Account of His Life, and a Criticism of His Writings
- Author
- Robert Burns; James Currie
- Illustrator
- Not Stated
- Format/Binding
- Leather
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Jones and Company
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1824
- Size
- 8.5" by 5.5"
- Keywords
- The Works of Robert Burns burns robert burns james currie burns
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BATH, Somerset
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We are a small team dedicated to bringing you very scarce books at reasonable prices. We specialise in rare and hard to come by works on all subjects over the last 500 years, together with modern first editions and decorative sets and bindings. Our library has something for every interest and specialism. We deliver worldwide using a fully tracked and insured courier delivery service.
Where are We?
Based in the literary city of Bath, our offices are housed in the Eastern Dispensary. Built in 1845, the building originally existed as a charitable institution providing medical care. The building now houses our collection of over twenty thousand books and has five full time members of staff.
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