The Works of Robert Burns [1805, Belfast]

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, by Robert Burns, edited by James Currie, in 4 volumes. Belfast: Printed for Archer and Ward, and D. Simms. 1805. Fifth Edition. Printed by D. Simms, No. 7, High-Street. Vol. I "The Life of Robert Burns; with a criticism of his writings. To which are prefixed some observations on the Scottish Peasantry." Vol. II "General Correspondence; including pieces of miscellaneous poetry" Vol. III "Poems formerly published with some additions. To which is added, a history of these poems by Gilbert Burns" Vol. IV "Correspondence with Mr. George Thomson, including Poetry, hitherto unpublished or collected"   Binding: Brown leather on board; gold decoration and contrast-coloured leather on the spine; title, volume and date on the spine; greenish wove end-paper; cream wove paper with speckled edges. Gold decoration on edges of covers on vols III & IV.   Marks: Embossed "Burns Monument Kilmarnock", on the title page. James McKie private library number "112", "113", "114", "115" Comment by James McKie: "This is an exact reprint of Currie. James M'Kie" Other annotations: Vol. II: "fr,37-", ink, inside cover. Erased inscription, inside cover. Vol. III:  "fr,38-", ink, inside cover. Erased inscription, inside cover. Vol. IV: "fr,39-", ink, inside cover. Erased inscription, inside cover.