1813, ISBN: 768570cfa4597fa4358d26f056acfa9a

Gebraucht, sehr guter Zustand, [SC: 11.69], [PU: T. Cadell and W. Davies, London], SCOTTISH POETRY RABBIE BURNS ROBERT RICHARD FORT READ HALL, A smart, four volume celebration of the life… Plus…

Gebraucht, sehr guter Zustand, [SC: 11.69], [PU: T. Cadell and W. Davies, London], SCOTTISH POETRY RABBIE BURNS ROBERT RICHARD FORT READ HALL, A smart, four volume celebration of the life and works of the famed Scottish poet, containing his poetry and correspondences, along with a biographical account of Burns' life. The seventh edition of this study of the life and works of Scottish poet and lyricist Robert Burns, in smart half calf bindings.With a frontispiece portrait of Burns to volume I.The prefatory remarks to this work refer to Burns' untimely death and the hope that this posthumous publication of his works will 'raise his Widow and Children from penury' as 'Robert Burns was in reality, what he has been represented to be, a Scottish peasant'. The first volume contains a lengthy biographical study of Burns, essays of criticism, and verses composed on the occasion of his death. Volume II contains correspondences and some poetry, volume III further poems, and volume IV Burns' correspondences with Mr George Thompson.With the armorial bookplate of Richard Fort of Read Hall to each front pastedown. Fort was a Liberal Party politician appointed High Sheriff of Lancashire in 1854. In a half calf binding, with marbled paper covered boards. Fading to back strip, with rubbing to back strip head and tail, and board perimeters. Front hinge of volumes II and IV starting, with boards holding firm. Armorial bookplate to front pastedowns. Internally, firmly bound. Spotting throughout, most concentrated to volumes I and IV. Very Good<

1819, ISBN: 768570cfa4597fa4358d26f056acfa9a

Gebraucht, sehr guter Zustand, [SC: 23.15], [PU: William Allason, London], POETRY, BIOGRAPHY, LETTERS, 4 vols.: xii, 370; xxiv, [3], 476; xvi, 416; xxvii, [2], 412 p. 22 cm. Diced calf le… Plus…

Gebraucht, sehr guter Zustand, [SC: 23.15], [PU: William Allason, London], POETRY, BIOGRAPHY, LETTERS, 4 vols.: xii, 370; xxiv, [3], 476; xvi, 416; xxvii, [2], 412 p. 22 cm. Diced calf leather. Respined. Hinges repaired internally. Light foxing. Closed tear in front free endpaper of vol. 4 and repair in its rear pastedown. After Robert Burns' early death in 1796, his friends agreed that a biography of the poet should be written, the proceeds of which would help to support his widow and young sons. To this end they selected Dr. James Currie, a medical man from Liverpool. Dr. Currie had few literary credentials apart from his admiration of the poet's work and had met Burns only once. At the time, however, those who knew Burns better were unwilling to take on the role of biographer and the primary aim of the publication was to raise money for the poet's family. Some critics feel that Currie's treatment of his subject raised misconceptions about Burns' life which survive to this day. The doctor chose to put a moral slant on the life of the poet and lecture readers on the consequences of drunkenness and excess. However, much of the biography takes the form of letters written by the poet's friends and relatives and these provide a less judgmental view of his life. While Burns is portrayed as an imperfect genius, the poetry in these volumes speaks for itself.<

1819, ISBN: 768570cfa4597fa4358d26f056acfa9a

London: William Allason, 1819. A New Edition, in Four Volumes. Hardcover. Very good. 4 vols.: xii, 370; xxiv, [3], 476; xvi, 416; xxvii, [2], 412 p. 22 cm. Diced calf leather. Respined.… Plus…

London: William Allason, 1819. A New Edition, in Four Volumes. Hardcover. Very good. 4 vols.: xii, 370; xxiv, [3], 476; xvi, 416; xxvii, [2], 412 p. 22 cm. Diced calf leather. Respined. Hinges repaired internally. Light foxing. Closed tear in front free endpaper of vol. 4 and repair in its rear pastedown. After Robert Burns' early death in 1796, his friends agreed that a biography of the poet should be written, the proceeds of which would help to support his widow and young sons. To this end they selected Dr. James Currie, a medical man from Liverpool. Dr. Currie had few literary credentials apart from his admiration of the poet's work and had met Burns only once. At the time, however, those who knew Burns better were unwilling to take on the role of biographer and the primary aim of the publication was to raise money for the poet's family. Some critics feel that Currie's treatment of his subject raised misconceptions about Burns' life which survive to this day. The doctor chose to put a moral slant on the life of the poet and lecture readers on the consequences of drunkenness and excess. However, much of the biography takes the form of letters written by the poet's friends and relatives and these provide a less judgmental view of his life. While Burns is portrayed as an imperfect genius, the poetry in these volumes speaks for itself., William Allason, 1819, 3<

1824, ISBN: 768570cfa4597fa4358d26f056acfa9a

Gebraucht, guter Zustand, [SC: 11.69], [PU: Jones and Company, London], THE WORKS OF ROBERT BURNS JAMES CURRIE, An extensive collection of the popular poetical works of Robert Burns, incl… Plus…

Gebraucht, guter Zustand, [SC: 11.69], [PU: Jones and Company, London], THE WORKS OF ROBERT BURNS JAMES CURRIE, An extensive collection of the popular poetical works of Robert Burns, including a commentary on his life and a critical essay on his works. A collection of the poetical works of Robert Burns, including a critical look at his works and a commentary on his life by James Currie.This is a condensed new edition with many additional poems and songs, and an enlarged and corrected glossary.Burns is the national poet of Scotland, and is a widely celebrate author. He wrote mostlyin the Scots language, and is best known for his poem 'Auld Lang Syne', which is sung at Hogmanay.Illustrated with a frontispiece.Collated, complete.Bookplate of John Maunsell Massy to the front paste down. In a half calf binding with marbled paper to the boards. Externally, generally smart, with some rubbing to the boards and spine. Light bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities, with a small amount of loss of leather to the extremities. Small patch of loss to the head of the rear board. Hinges are starting. Bookplate to the front paste down. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and generally clean with a few odd spots. Pages xi-xiv of the first part are detaching. Good<

1847, ISBN: 768570cfa4597fa4358d26f056acfa9a

Cincinnati: J. A. and U. P. James, 1847. First Edition thus. Hardcover. Good. Tall octavo, 340pp. A good copy only in contemporary sheep with black morocco spine label. Boards edgeworn,… Plus…

Cincinnati: J. A. and U. P. James, 1847. First Edition thus. Hardcover. Good. Tall octavo, 340pp. A good copy only in contemporary sheep with black morocco spine label. Boards edgeworn, btu sturdy and intact, some intermittent foxing internally, especially to title page and frontis. Contemporary bookplate to the front paste-down. Marbled endpapers. Uncommon Cincinnati printing of the Scottish bard's works., J. A. and U. P. James, 1847, 2.5<