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The Works of Robert Burns; Containing His Life, John Lockhart, Esq., The Poetry and Correspondence of Dr. Currie s Edition; Biographical Sketches of the Poet, By Himself, Gilbert Burns, Professional Stewart, and Others; Essay on Scottish Poetry, Including the Poetry of Burns, by Dr. Currie; Burns s Songs, From Johnson s Musical Museum and Thompson s Selected Melodies Select Scottish Songs of the Other Poets, from the Best Collections, with Burn s Remarks, Published by Judd, Loomis & Co., Hartford, 1837, frontis portrait of Burns, 425 pp plus glossary, full leather, 9.25 x 6 , 8vo. In good condition. Finely bound in full original leather. Boards have light wear with minor rubbing to corners and edges. Spine dried and cracking at some areas. End bands crushed from use. Gilt finishing remains bright. Marbled end papers toned along edges… somewhat brittle. Text block lightly toned. Light offsetting from plate. Free of known markings. Binding tight and intact. Folding plate in good working order. Please see photos. A nicely bound collection of Burn s poetry and songs. Robert Burns (1759-1796), also known familiarly as Rabbie Burns, was a Scottish poet and lyricist. He is widely regarded as the national poet of Scotland and is celebrated worldwide. Seller Inventory # COLL1837DFGN
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