Description: The Poetical Works of Robert Burns Author: Burns, Robert Title: The Poetical Works of Robert Burns Publication: London: William Pickering, 1839 Edition: Second Aldine Edition Description: Hardcover. 3 vol. Small 8vo. [5], viii-lxxviii, [3], 2-264, [2]; [3], 2-336, [2]; [3], 2-317, [3] pp. Smooth later navy calf with gilt borders on the boards, spines in six compartments with three brown morocco labels lettered in gilt, gilt decorations on the spines; all edges gilt. Blue-grey endpapers and pastedowns. Bound by Zaehnsdorf, the volumes are bound without the half-titles. Volume one illustrated with a frontispiece portrait of Burns. Each title page with the Aldine device, this is Pickering's Aldine edition of Burns. Kelly 47. Keynes 48. The Aldine series included several celebrated English, Scottish, and European writers. The project was Pickering's homage to Aldus Manutius. The Poetical Works of Robert Burns was first published by Pickering in 1830, and was the first publication in Pickering's Aldine series. This is the second Aldine edition of Burns' poems. A beautifully bound set of the Scottish poet's writings. Near Fine. Minor wear to volume one and volume three's crowns, the boards' edges largely sharp with just a touch of rubbing, overall a stunning set. Seller ID: 000012750 Subject: Literature, Poetry Evening star books, LLC We are a professional antiquarian bookselling firm with relatively broad interests, but we specialize in literature of all periods, modern first editions, and works of historical significance. Open to the public by chance or by appointment. Evening Star Books is a Limited Liability Company. Guarantee We are members of the ABAA (Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America) and the Independent Online Booksellers' Association (IOBA), and we abide by these associations' strict codes of ethics. All items are guaranteed to be received as described and any item may be returned for any reason within 30 days of receipt. SHIPPING TERMS All orders ship within two business days. Standard mail is USPS Media Mail. Delivery using this shipping method usually occurs in 5 to 10 business days. Expedited and international shipping are also available. Please contact us for a shipping quote if you wish to upgrade to Priority Mail. We offer combined shipping on multiple orders. This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
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Author: Burns, Robert
Publisher: William Pickering
Year Printed: 1839
Binding: Hardcover
Language: English
