The Poems of Ossian: To which are prefixed a Preliminary Discourse, and Dissertations on the Aera and Poems of Ossian (Dove's English Classics Series)

Ossian / James Macpherson (Trans.)

Published by Printed by J.F. Dove for the Proprietors of The English Classics (Baynes and Son; Smith, Elder, and Co. etc. etc.), London, 1825

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First printing in Dove's English Classics series. Fine full calf leather binding. Spine with three raised bands and gilt decoration. Ornate gilt and blind border to boards. Gilt decorated page edges and turn-ins. Marbled page edges and endpapers. Rubbing to edges of spine. Rubbing and a few marks to boards. Good solid binding with no cracking to joints. Engraved frontis and title page, with foxing, followed by letterpress title page. Text is very clean throughout. A handsome Regency pocket volume. Overall condition is Very Good. International postage will be less than the stated rate. Actual costs are Europe £12.00; USA £15.00; Oceania £16.00; Rest of World £16.00. A postage refund will be made after the order has been placed. Size: 3 x 5 inches (7 x 13 cm). Hardback. Printed pages: 12mo. 422.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Poems of Ossian: To which are prefixed a Preliminary Discourse, and Dissertations on the Aera and Poems of Ossian (Dove's English Classics Series)
• Publisher: Printed by J.F. Dove for the Proprietors of The English Classics (Baynes and Son; Smith, Elder, and Co. etc. etc.), London
• Publication Date: 1825
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition.
• Condition: Very Good
• Seller catalogs:
  • Fine Bindings
  • Poetry