1874 EXQUISITE Robert Burns Scottish Poetry Auld Tam Scotland Cunningham ART

1874 EXQUISITE Robert Burns Scottish Poetry Auld Tam Scotland Cunningham ART

“The Poetical Works of Robert Burns” is a collection of the poetry of Scottish poet Robert Burns, known for his strong imagery, wit, and keen observations on human nature. This edition, compiled by Allan Cunningham, contains critical and biographical notices that provide insight into Burns’ life and the context behind his works. Additionally, the book includes a glossary to help readers understand the Scottish dialect often used in Burns’ poems.

This beautifully bound 1874 edition is elegantly illustrated by C.H. Schmolze, enhancing the reader’s experience of the poems. Some of Burns’ most famous works include “Auld Lang Syne,” “To a Mouse,” and “Tam o’ Shanter.” This collection showcases Burns’ talent for capturing the essence of the Scottish people and their experiences, making it a timeless and cherished compilation of his work.

Item number: #40937

Price: $499

BURNS, Robert; CUNNINGHAM, Allan (Contrib.); SCHMOLZE (Illus.)

The Poetical Works of Robert Burns: with Critical and Biographical Notices, by Allan Cunningham. and a Glossary. Elegantly Illustrated, by Schmolze.

Philadelphia: Porter and Coates, 1874.

Details:

• Collation: Complete
  • x, 25-604
  • 6 engraved plates (including frontispiece and title page)
• Provenance: Handwritten
  • George C. Tanner, 1920
  • Grace E. McKinstry, 1920
    • Grace Emmajean McKinstry (1857-1936) was an American artist, known for her portrait and landscape paintings.
  • Language: English
  • Binding: Leather; tight and secure
  • Size: ~9.75in X 6.75in (24.5cm x 17cm)

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