The Poems Of Ossian Translated By James Macpherson, Esq

Glasgow: Printed for Richard Griffin & Co, 1824. 2 volumes; 12mo, pp. xxxix, [3], [1]-330; [6], [3]-374; engraved frontispieces, marbled endpapers, ink inscriptions and bookbinder stamp ("A. Milne, Forres.") on prelims, some light foxing and toning, edges a bit rubbed, else a very good, sound set in contemporary full calf with black morocco label on gilt-decorated spine and double… Read more about this item

New York: Dixon & Sickels. Very Good; Bottom fore-edge corners worn, scattered light foxing.. 1827. Hardcover. 24mo 5" - 6" tall; Two volumes, gilt spines, tree calf, black spine label, 240, 252p. .

New York: J.P. Peaslee, 1835. James MacPherson (1736-1796) supposedly collected fragments of early Gaelic poetry in the Highlands of Scotland that were part of an Irish epic attributed to the son of the mythological hero Finn MacCool. Although challenged by Irish scholars of the day it remained from its original publication in 1761, one of the most popular works of… Read more about this item

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