The Poems of Ossian in the Original Gaelic with a Literal Translation Into English and a Dissertation on the Authenticity of the Poems by Archibald Clerk. In Two Volumes. COMPLETE.

Ossian: Archibald Clerk

Published by William Blackwood (Edinburgh), GB, 1870

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Original brown cloth lettered in gold on spines and ruled etc in black. This work has a printed dedication to John Marquess of Bute who funded publication, In volume 1 at top of title page is written "From The Marquess of Bute" and on front pastedown is a publisher's flier stating that this is a presentation copy sent on behalf of Bute "per Steamer from Glasgow". The recipient would appear to be "Maclean of Ardgour" who has appended two slightly different armorial bookplates to early pages of both volumes. Texts are clean and tight but are PULLING LOOSE FROM COVERS so that hinges are cracked in Vol 1 and front hinge is nearly broken in Vol 2. Covers are clean and bright BUT lower joint is split and worn for 40mm (with some loss). Books are in very good minus condition with minor but noticeable signs of wear and/or age. SPECIAL POSTAGE RATES APPLY (GB 2021 �8) Packed weight 3800g. Seller Inventory # a014front.033

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Bibliographic Details

Title: The Poems of Ossian in the Original Gaelic ...
Publisher: William Blackwood (Edinburgh), GB
Publication Date: 1870
Binding: Hardback
Condition: VG-
Dust Jacket Condition: No DW
Signed: Signed by Author(s)
Edition: 1st Edition.

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