The Works of Robert Burns with An account of his Life, Criticism on his Writings
Title: The Works of Robert Burns with An account of his Life, Criticism on his Writings &c, &c in Four Volumes
Author: Robert Burns - Edited by James Currie M.D.
Publisher: James Robertson
Date: 1819
Half-Bound Leather in 4 Volumes
Additional Product Information
The complete works of Robert Burns with correspondence and criticisms of his writings.
After the death of Burns in 1796 his friends decided that one of the best ways to support his family was to collect together his complete work into a single publication and hired Dr Currie to be the editor.
Condition Notes
These are 4 fine volumes with wear and tear across each one:
Volume I - The front cover board is splitting from the spine. There is scuffing of the marbled paper on both sides. The inside pages are bright and clean with natural aged-related tanning and no significant foxing.
Volume II - Cover Boards remain firm - there is scuffing of the leather corners and marbled paper on the cover boards. Inside pages bright and clean with natural aged-related tanning and no significant foxing.
Volume III - Some splitting of the front cover board from spine but remains hinged. There is scuffing of the leather corners and marbled paper on the cover boards. Inside pages bright and clean with natural aged-related tanning and no significant foxing.
Volume IV - Cover Boards remain firm - there is scuffing of the leather corners and marbled paper on the cover boards. Inside pages bright and clean with natural aged-related tanning and no significant foxing.
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