The Complete Poetical Works of Robert Burns
by Burns, Robert [Gunnyon, William]
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- Hardcover
- Condition
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About This Item
Edinburgh: William P. Nimmo & Co., 1879. Hardcover. Fine. 17, cxlviii, 523 pp. Octavo. Dark red boards. Black and gilt lines and lettering on the spine. Ornate cover with gilt and black embellishments surrounding the word "Burns". Red lettering is surrounded by a gilt and green blindstamped design. Back boards decorated with a blindstamped emblem. Trimmed edges gilt, lightly dust soiled. Internally a very good copy. Illustration of Burns as a frontispiece. A tissue guard across the half title, and an ornate title page. Includes a biography of Burns by William Gunnyon. Step into the captivating world of Robert Burns, the celebrated Scottish poet, with this exquisite 1879 edition of his complete poetical works. This meticulously crafted book showcases the timeless beauty of Burns' verse, accompanied by an original memoir penned by William Gunnyon. The richly embellished cover, adorned with intricate gold leaf detailing, evokes a sense of grandeur befitting the poet's enduring legacy. Inside, the gilt-edged pages unveil a treasure trove of lyrical masterpieces, capturing the essence of love, nature, and the human condition. Gunnyon's memoir provides an intimate glimpse into the life and creative spirit of Burns, immersing readers in the poet's world. This rare edition is a collector's delight, a testament to the enduring influence of Burns' words, and a cherished addition to any literary connoisseur's library. 1879
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- Bookseller
- Aquila Books (CA)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 143909
- Title
- The Complete Poetical Works of Robert Burns
- Author
- Burns, Robert [Gunnyon, William]
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- William P. Nimmo & Co.
- Place of Publication
- Edinburgh
- Date Published
- 1879
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