THE MINSTREL ; or the Progress of Genius : In Two Parts. With Some Other Poems. With Designs By Mr. Thurstan ; and Engraved on Wood By Mr Clenniel

Beattie, James

Published by W. Davison ( Printer ), Alnwick, 1810

About this Item

Poems by Scottish Poet James Beattie. Preface to "The Minstrel", followed by the Poem in 2 Parts, 84 Pages. Then a title page for "Poems on Several Occasions"; followed by 9 Poems (including "The Battle of the Pygmies and Cranes"). Finally, Notes to "The Minstrel". In total, 142 Page + Notes and Preface. (the last page is mis-numbered, 139 on obverse and 142 on reverse.) Beautifully illustrated with 4 Plates and 2 Tailpieces for the Minstrel. The "Other Poems" illustrated with 2 Full Page Plates and 7 In-Text illustrations. Quarter cloth cover with paper-covered boards. 7 1/4" Tall, 160g. Antique gift inscription on ffep, dated 1858. Penciled initial beneath. No other inscriptions. Some pages still uncut. Pages and Plates in very good, clean condition. Closed tear to cloth down right side of spine and hinge cracked. Some little bits of cloth missing and some paper missing from the boards at top fore corners. Text block firm. Size: 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" Tall.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: THE MINSTREL ; or the Progress of Genius : In Two Parts. With Some Other Poems. With Designs By Mr. Thurstan ; and Engraved on Wood By Mr Clenniel
• Publisher: W. Davison ( Printer ), Alnwick
• Publication Date: 1810
• Binding: Quarter Cloth
• Condition: Good+
• Seller catalogs:
  • Poetry
  • Antiquarian Books