London/Edinburgh: T.N. Foulis, . First edition, small 8vo., pp.(ii),152,(iv) adverts, bound in decoratively blindstamped reverse calf wrappers, gilt, t.e.g., untrimmed paper, 6 tipped-in colour illustrations by Jessie M. King (frontispiece, decorative title, one double-page plate and 3 single-page plates, all with tissue-guards); neat ink ownership gift inscription, dated 1916, to foot of front free endpaper, toning to half title and final page of adverts, toning at inner hinges, spine lightly sunned, a very good copy indeed.

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Bookseller: MINSTER GATE BOOKSHOP (GB)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 35660
Title: THE SONGS OF THE ETTRICK SHEPHERD.
Author: HOGG, James. Illustrated by Jessie M. King
Book Condition: Used
Publisher: London/Edinburgh: T.N. Foulis,

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Wrappers: The paper covering on the outside of a paperback. Also see the entry for pictorial wraps, color illustrated coverings for...
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