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The Works of Robert Burns; with an Account of His Life and a Criticism on  his Writings, to which are Prefixed some Observations on the Character and  Condition of the Scottish Peasantry

The Works of Robert Burns; with an Account of His Life and a Criticism on his Writings, to which are Prefixed some Observations on the Character and Condition of the Scottish Peasantry

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The Works of Robert Burns; with an Account of His Life and a Criticism on his Writings, to which are Prefixed some Observations on the Character and Condition of the Scottish Peasantry

by Burns, Robert; Currie, James [ed.]

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London: T.Caddell, Jun and W. Davies 1801. 8vo. Four volumes. viii, 389 pp.; xxiv, 467 pp.; xvi, 431 pp.; xxiv, 415 pp. Later reback. Full leather with raised bands, red and green leather title labels and gilt lettering and devices to spines. Gilt borders to boards. Significant wear to boards and edges, with an area of loss at top of second volume's spine. Bumping to boards. Edges have toned and there is foxing throughout. Green page ribbons. Volume 1 consists of 'prefatory remarks on the character and condition of the Scottish Peasantry', followed by a biography of Burns, criticism of Burns' writing and lastly tributary verses on his death. Volume 2 consists of a collection of Burns' correspondence. Volume three consists of Burns' poetry, with an analysis by his brother Gilbert. Volume 4 consists of correspondence with Mr. George Thomson, including 'poetry hitherto unpublished or uncollected'. This is a heavy set and may require additional postage if being shipped outside of Europe. . Good. Full Calf. 1801.

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Title
The Works of Robert Burns; with an Account of His Life and a Criticism on his Writings, to which are Prefixed some Observations on the Character and Condition of the Scottish Peasantry
Author
Burns, Robert; Currie, James [ed.]
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Full Calf
Book Condition
Used - Good
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Publisher
T.Caddell, Jun and W. Davies 1801
Place of Publication
London
Date Published
1801
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8vo.
Keywords
Rabbie Burns,Scottish poetry,Correspondence,19th century
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Poetry; Leather Bound Sets;
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May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.

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