The Poetical Works of Robert Burns [1804, London]

The Poetical Works of Robert Burns, by Robert Burns, in 3 volumes. London: T. Cadell and W. Davies. 1804.Printed by Luke Hansard, Lincoln's-Inn Fields."A New Edition. Including the pieces published in his correspondence, with his songs and fragments. To which is prefixed, a sketch of his life." Binding: Brown leather on board; gold decoration on covers, spine and along inside edge of the covers; title, volume, date on the spine; blue marbled end-papers; cream wove paper with marbled edges. Marks: Embossed "Burns Monument Kilmarnock" on the title pages of all volumes. James McKie private library numbers "105", "106" & "107". Volume 1 has a bookseller sticker: "Jas.M'Cormick, Bookseller & Binder | 15 Essex-Quay… Books bought..."   Illustrations: Engraving of Burns after Nasmyth (R.H. Cromek), facing the title page of volume 1.   Comment by James McKie: "This is the first Ed. Of Burns where his Life by Alexander… appear - see end of … page 62. James M'Kie." Other annotations: pencil numbers on the front page of volume 1.