The Poetical Works of Robert Burns [1808, Alnwick][2]
The Poetical Works of Robert Burns; with his Life, by Robert
Burns, in 2 volumes. Alnwick: Printed by William Davison. 1808.Sold
by the booksellers in England, Scotland, and Ireland."Ornamented
with engravings on Wood by Mr. Bewick, from original designs by Mr.
Thurston"
Binding: green leather on board; tooled decoration; gold
decoration on the spine; author, illustrator, volume, place and
date on the spine; marbled end-papers; cream wove paper with gold
edges.
Marks: Embossed "Burns Monument Kilmarnock", on title pages of
both volumes. James McKie private library numbers "141" &
"142".
Illustration: Woodcuts by Thomas Bewick throughout both volumes,
both vignettes and full-page images. Engraving of Burns after
Nasmyth, facing title page of volume 1.
Comment by McKie: "A reprint of Alnwick Ed - this one has heading
lines. James McKie."
Other annotations: Volume 1: pencil tracing of Burns on reverse of
Burns engraving.
Volume 2: "Tho. Goode", ink, title page.
Object no :
EAMK030066
Collection :
Creator :
Robert Burns
Place of Production :
NA
Dimensions :
154x102x23/25
Materials :
NA
Location :
NA
Accession number :
BU_C.0066.0001 & 0002
Copyright :
East Ayrshire Leisure