The works of James the First, King Scotland, to which is prefixed, a historical and critical dissertation on his life and writings. Also, some remarks on the intimate connexion of the Scots language with other northern dialects. And a dissertation on Scottish music; the whole accompanied with notes, historical, critical, and explanatory

James I, King of Scotland

Published by printed by Crerar and Son, Perth, 1827

About this Item

12mo, pp. 295, [1]; largely unopened; original brown paper-covered boards, red paper shelfback, printed paper label on spine, Forbes clan coat of arms ("Grace me Guide") stamped on the upper board; spine sunned, edges rubbed, inscription on title page reading "Ruth Forbes One Hund. & Seventy six," light toning to a couple of leaves and the occasional very light spotting, very good. Includes dissertations on the life and writings of James I, the Scots language and Scottish music. Much of the book is taken up with his best-known poem, the King's Quair (nearly 1400 lines) which was "composed by him while he was a prisoner in the castle of Windsor, upon the Lady Jane, a princess of the blood royal of England, to whom he was afterwards espoused" (preface). The boards on the book are slight and appear recycled. John Price notes that his copy in boards reuses "discarded leaves for a temporary binding.". Seller Inventory # 66800

Bibliographic Details

Title: The works of James the First, King Scotland,...

Publisher: printed by Crerar and Son, Perth

Publication Date: 1827

Binding: Hardcover