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 George Thomson, including Poetry, Hitherto Unpublished or Collected."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.