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The Poetical Works of Robert Burns [Three Volumes]

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The Poetical Works of Robert Burns [Three Volumes]

Name: The Poetical Works of Robert Burns [Three Volumes]
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Author: Burns, Robert

by Burns, Robert

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London: William Pickering, 1839. This issue of "The Aldine Edition of the British Poets" was intended as a less-expensive edition that included any new material or additions available. Three volumes of the First Edition Thus, in Very Good condition. Not common. Blue cloth binding with paper labels on the spine. Bumped; spines faded to a green colour; top edges dusty; paper labels are darkened and rubbed, but perfectly readable. The texts are clean and bright, with no foxing. Volume One has a Preface noting the various editions, a "Memoir of Burns" by Sir Harry Nicolas, the Preface to the First Edition (1786) and the Dedication to the Second Edition (1787); lxxvii, 264 pages. Volume Two has 336 pages; Volume Three has 317 pages. With relatively minor issues, this is altogether a respectable set with character.. First Thus. Hard Cover. Very Good/No Jacket. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.

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Bookseller: Quercus Rare Books (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 006216
Title: The Poetical Works of Robert Burns [Three Volumes]
Author: Burns, Robert
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Very Good
Jacket Condition: No Jacket
Edition: First Thus
Publisher: William Pickering
Place of Publication: London
Date Published: 1839
Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7&
Bookseller catalogs: Scottish Interest;
Note: May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.

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