The Works of Robert Burns [1801, Philadelphia]
The Works of Robert Burns; with an Account of his Life and A
Criticism of His Writings. To which are prefixed, Some Observations
on the Character and Condition of the Scottish Peasantry edited by
James Currie. Philadelphia: printed by Budd and Bartram for Thomas
Dobson. 1801
Binding: Brown leather on board; Gold decoration, title, place,
date and volume on spine; cream laid end-papers; cream laid
paper.
Marks: Embossed "Burns Monument Kilmarnock", on the title
page. James McKie private library numbers "68", "69", "70" &
"71". "Peter Doyle, Bookseller, Philadelphia" yellow sticker,
inside cover of all volumes.
Illustration: Engraving of Burns after Nasmyth (A Lawson), with
decorative border, facing the title page.
Comment by James McKie: "Fine portrait engraved by Lawson. 'A
Credit to early American typography, paper making & book
binding.' Gowans?. …22. James M'Kie"
Other: Inscriptions on inside cover of volume 1: "First American
Edition of Currie's Burns". "$10.00 for 4 vols. Fine copy".
"J.Currie". Some other illegible marks.
"Margaret M'Call" inscribed on inside cover of volumes 1, 2,
& 4.
Object no :
EAMK030025
Collection :
Creator :
Robert Burns
Place of Production :
NA
Dimensions :
181x117x37mm
Materials :
NA
Location :
NA
Accession number :
BU_C.0025.0001, 0002, 0003 & 0004
Copyright :
East Ayrshire Leisure