Poems by Robert Burns With His Life and Character [1801, Edinburgh][2]
Poems by Robert Burns With His Life and Character, by Robert
Burns, in 2 volumes. Edinburgh: Printed by Oliver & Co., sold
by J & J Scrymgeour, and Brash & Reid, Glasgow. 1801.
Binding: brown leather on boards; title, vol., and date on spine
in gold; beige laid end-paper; cream wove paper.
Marks: Embossed "Burns Monument Kilmarnock", on the title page
of both volumes. James McKie private library numbers "75" &
"74".
Illustrations: "Embellished with beautiful Engravings", on title
page of both volumes. Vignettes throughout both volumes.
Volume 1: Engraving of Burns after Naysmith (R. Scott), facing
title page. Engraving of the "Holy Fair", after A. Carse (R.
Scott), between pp. 30-31.
Volume 2: Engraving of the "The Cotters' Saturday night", after A.
Carse (R. Scott), between pp. 6-7. Engraving of the "Tam
O'Shanter", after A. Carse (R. Scott), between pp. 102-103.
Comment by James McKie: "…Ed - the plates of Stewart…are
interspersed throughout. James McKie. Date of birth correct."
Other: Illegible inscriptions on inside front and back cover of
volume 1.
Object no :
EAMK030027
Collection :
Creator :
Robert Burns
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Accession number :
BU_C.0027.0001 & 0002
Copyright :
East Ayrshire Leisure