The Works of Robert Burns [1807, 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 by
Simms and M'Intyre, High-Street. 1807. A New Edition. Archer and
Wards Edition.
Vol. I: "The Life of Robert Burns; with a criticism on 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Poetry, Hitherto Unpublished or Collected."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 broads; contrast leather on the spine;
author, title, volume, place, and date in gold on the spine; gold
decoration on the spine.
Marks: Embossed "Burns Monument Kilmarnock", on the title pages
of all volumes. James mcKie private library numbers "129", "130",
"131", "132"
Illustrations: Engraving of Burns after Nasmyth, facing the title
page of volume I. ("Engraved from a drawing of A Skirving by J.
Beugo").
Comment by James McKie: "Another reprint of Currie. James
M'Kie"
Other annotations: Vol I & III- "James …. Book", ink,
title page.
Object no :
EAMK030058
Collection :
Creator :
James Currie
Place of Production :
NA
Dimensions :
175x107x29/27/24/29mm
Materials :
NA
Location :
NA
Accession number :
BU_C.0058.0001, 0002, 0003 & 0004
Copyright :
East Ayrshire Leisure