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 Scottish peasantry. In four volumes ... The fourth edition
by BURNS, ROBERT
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London: T. Cadell, W. Davies, and W. Creech, 1803. 4 volumes, 8vo, engraved portrait, engraved vignette title pages; with a glossary at the back of vols. III and IV, and all half-titles present (but bound following the title page in vols. II-IV); a nice set in full contemporary speckled calf, neatly rebacked in calf with gilt-decorated spines, red and green morocco labels.
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- Title
- 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 Scottish peasantry. In four volumes ... The fourth edition
- Author
- BURNS, ROBERT
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- Used
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- T. Cadell, W. Davies, and W. Creech
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1803
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- Vignette
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- Calf
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