Macpherson James Trans (15 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 1849; Boston; brown cloth covered boards with gilt titles; light edge wear; pencil writing and previous owner names on end papers; end papers are foxed; interior is mostly clean and unmarked with mild foxing; all edges are gilt; 8vo, 7 3/4" to 9 3/4" tall; 492 pages.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 303 pages (complete). A comfortably worn and aged copy. Poems in this volume: The Songs of Selma, Fingal Books I-VI, Lathmon, Dar-Thula, Death of Cuthullin, Battle of Lora, Temora Books I-VIII, Conlath and Cuthona, Berrathon. Ex-library (Grahamstown Public Library) copy with consequent labels, annotations, wear. Half leather, marbled boards. The leathered corners and spine are much worn, handled. The boards are much worn, scuffed, marked from handling, age and shelving. They are steady and sure. The first free page has a previous owner gift inscription. Whilst the contents are foxed throughout, they are also mild-mannered and convivial. They are tight, healthy, clear, companionable, keen. fk. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.…

Half-Leather. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Quarto; [4], xxxiv, 247. A complete copy. Later binding of late 19th/early 20thc half calf over marbled boards, an old sl chipped leather spine label, perhaps from the "original" binding. Inner hinges linen-strengthened. Prelims sl thumbed, occasional spots but overall a VG copy.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 12 engraved plates (including portrait frontispiece to volume 1). Occasional light spotting. Bookplate of Alexander Stone to upper pastedowns and front blank flyleaves. All edges gilt. Mid 19th century maroon morocco by Carss & Co of Glasgow. Gilt decorated spines. Additional photos are available upon request. When securely packed this item will weigh in the region of 663g. Unless specifically mentioned, all our books are photographed so you can see what you are buying. ABE may, however, display a stock image whilst processing ours. (YBP Ref: 033755:1-J4) Size: 8vo - over 73/4" - 93/4" Tall Language: ENG 663 G. FITTLER, James & SINGLETON, Henry (illustrator). Book. …

Condition: Good. 1825 ed. 16mo. Printed, paper covered boards. Slight damage to top of spine. Pictorial frontis and title page. Text block clean with foxing to page edges and prelims through to title. For further description or pictures please message us. Your purchase helps support Sri Lankan Children's Charity 'The Rainbow Centre'. Our donations to The Rainbow Centre have helped provide an education and a safe haven to hundreds of children who live in appalling conditions.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. Revised edition. 502pp, small octavo in full leather, tight binding though front hinge is split, foxing throughout, no marks to the pages, corner and edge wear, mild bow to the boards, spine titles have faded, mild wear to the boards, rear endpaper is torn away at the lower corners, soiled and stained endpapers and pastedowns, nice texture and patina to the leather.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very good. 455 p. 14 cm. Frontispiece engraving and title page vignette. Quarter red leather with marbled paper boards. Gold and blank impressing on spine. Marbled edges and endpapers. Ribbon marker. Buttom front corner bumped and edges worn. Paper discoloured at top of each board. Ink signature on a front page. James Macpherson (1736 96) was a Scottish writer, poet, literary collector, and politician best remembered for these poems of Ossian, which he claimed to have discovered and translated from Gaelic. Based on Celtic mythology, the poems were supposedly sung by the blind bard Ossian. The authenticity of these so-called translations from the works of a 3rd-century bard was immediately challenged by historians, especially Charles O'Conor, who noted technical errors in chronology and the forming of Gaelic names. Samuel Johnson, believed Macpherson had found fragments of poems and stories and wove them into a romance of his own composition. Regardless of Macpherson's charlatanry, "Ossian" shows a deep appreciation of natural beauty and melancholy tenderness typical of the later Romantic era.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Reprint. Bound in uniform brown leather with four raised bands to spines, bright, gilt titles, labels and floral gilt decorations, this two volume 1824 set is VG. Volume One, XX/330pp with Preface, Life of James Macpherson, Dissertation on the era of Ossian, Cath-Loda, Comala, Caric-Thura,Carthon, Oithona, Croma,Onia-Morul, Calthon and Colmal, The War of Caros, Cathlin of Clutha, Sul-Malla of Lumon, The war of Inis-Thona, Fingal, Lathmon, Dar-Thula. Volume Two, 374pp with The Death of Cuthullin, The Battle of Lora, Temora, Berrathon, A dissertation concerning the poems of Ossian, Both volumes have clean marbled endpapers, but prelims. including engraved frontispieces foxed. Leather spines and corners scuffed and rubbed: top edges marbled .Bindings tight and sound, condition close VG.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. New Edition. 8vo leather spine & boards. Book.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. J.F. Dove rebound hardback black titles to grey boards nd circa 1826, 418 pages with b/w portrait frontis and on tile page, homemade titles to homemade spine but still in good tight clean reading order. Full refund if not satisfied. 24 hour dispatch via Insured. If not pictured in this listing, a scan of the actual book is available on request.…

Softcover. Condition: New. Reprint. Langue : Latin. Environ 242 pages. Français : Réimpression à la demande. Édition originale : 1820. Ouvrage en latin. Cette présente une traduction latine de l'épopée gaélique Fingal, attribuée à James Macpherson. L'ouvrage inclut trois disputes préliminaires et des notes complémentaires, dédié à Auguste Frédéric, duc de Sussex. Images du livre non contractuelles English: Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1820. Text in Latin. This on-demand reprint features a Latin translation of the Gaelic epic Fingal, attributed to James Macpherson. The work includes three preliminary disputes and supplementary notes, dedicated to Augustus Frederick, Duke of Sussex. Book images are non-contractual. Cet article est imprimé à la demande et expédié depuis l'atelier de nos partenaires d'impression le plus proche de la destination. Ces ateliers se trouvent principalement aux États-Unis, au Royaume-Uni et au Canada.…

Softcover. Condition: New. Reprint. Lingua: Italiano. Circa 394 pagine. Italiano : Ristampa su richiesta. Edizione originale : 1763. Opera in italiano. Questa riproduzione moderna di Poesie di Ossian Figlio di Fingal, antico poeta Celtico, Ultimamente scoperte, e tradotte in prosa Inglese da Jacopo Macpherson, e da quella trasportate in verso Italiano Dall? Ab. Melchior Cesarotti Con varie Annotazioni de? due Traduttori. Tomo II di Ossian (pseud.) Macpherson, James; Cesarotti, Melchiorre, Abbè (trans.) rende accessibile un testo antico o raro per la consultazione, la ricerca bibliografica e le collezioni specializzate. Immagini del libro non contrattuali English: Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1763. Text in Italian. Second volume of the Italian translation of James Macpherson's 1761 poem, a foundational work in the Ossianic controversy. This edition, translated by Abbé Melchiorre Cesarotti, played a key role in spreading the Ossianic legend across Europe. The text includes extensive annotations by both translators and is notable for its cultural impact during the Romantic era. Book images are non-contractual. Questo articolo è stampato su ordinazione e spedito dallo stabilimento dei nostri partner di stampa più vicino alla destinazione. Questi stabilimenti si trovano principalmente negli Stati Uniti, nel Regno Unito e in Canada.…

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: Latin. Language: Latin. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1820. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - Latin, Pages:- 242, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 242 242.…

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English ; Gaelic ; Latin. Language: English ; Gaelic ; Latin. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1807. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English ; Gaelic ; Latin, Pages: - 414, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 414 414.…

Softcover. Condition: New. Reprint. Langue : Français. Environ 542 pages. Français : Réimpression à la demande. Édition originale : 1810. Ouvrage en français. Cette édition augmentée des poésies d'Ossian, traduites en français par Letourneur à partir des textes anglais de Macpherson, inclut également des poèmes d'autres bardes traduits par John Smith. L'ouvrage est précédé d'une notice de Pierre-Louis Ginguené sur l'authenticité des poèmes ossianiques, un débat littéraire majeur du XVIIIe siècle. L'édition rassemble des textes présentés comme des épopées gaéliques attribuées à un barde du IIIe siècle, bien que leur authenticité ait été contestée. Ce volume constitue une contribution importante à la réception des ?uvres ossianiques en France. Images du livre non contractuelles English: Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1810. Text in French. This expanded edition of Ossian's poems, translated into French by Letourneur from Macpherson's English texts, also includes poems by other bards translated by John Smith. The work is preceded by a note by Pierre-Louis Ginguené on the authenticity of the Ossianic poems, a major literary debate of the 18th century. The edition gathers texts presented as Gaelic epics attributed to a 3rd-century bard, although their authenticity has been questioned. This volume is a significant contribution to the reception of Ossianic works in France. Book images are non-contractual. Cet article est imprimé à la demande et expédié depuis l'atelier de nos partenaires d'impression le plus proche de la destination. Ces ateliers se trouvent principalement aux États-Unis, au Royaume-Uni et au Canada.…