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Lot 0420: ANTIQUE 19TH C BOOK SET THE WORKS OF ROBERT BURNS

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A rare antiquarian library specimen: 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, a complete set in Four Volumes. v.1. The life of Robert Burns, with a criticism on his writings, prefixed by some observations on the Scottish peasantry. Correspondence with Mr. George Thomson; v.2. General correspondence. Correspondence with Clarinda, &c.; v.3. Poems formerly published, with some additions. A history of these poems / by Gilbert Burns. Poetry hitherto unpublished or uncollected; v.4. Reliques of Robert Burns, collected and published by R.H. Cromek. Published in Baltimore by F. Lucas, Jun. and J. Cushing, G. Palmer, Printer, 1815. Hardcover. Half calf bindings with mottled brown marbled paper and marbled end papers. Home Library Specimen, Early American Imprints And Collectibles, Future Incunabula Printed Edition.

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Overall good condition. Refer to photos. Sold as is.
Overall size: 5 1/2 x 3 in. All measurements are approximate.

Auction Date

June 1st, 2024

PRICE WITH BUYER PREMIUM

$416.00