Book Title ~ The Poetical Works Of Robert Burns ~ Reprinted From The Best Editions ~ With Explanatory Glossarial Notes Etc.
Author ~ Robert Burns
Publisher ~ Frederick Warne & Co., London.
© Date ~ No copyright date. There is an inscription on the second blank page that is dated Dec. 25 1872 (see photo).
Cover ~ Dark blue leather embossed cover with banded and embossed black leather spine, with gilt lettering on the spine.
Number of Pages ~ 614 gilt edged pages.
Illustrated ~ Yes, a few full page drawings. Marbled endpapers. Gilt decorated inside cover edges.
Book measures about ~ 7 1/8 inches X 5 inches X 1 1/4 inches.
Condition ~ Good. There is some cover edgewear (mostly on the spine). There are two very small tears on the top edge of the spine cover. The page edges have slightly tanned over time. There is a small smudge/mark/stain on fewer than about twelve pages. There are some very small spots (foxing) on the last three blank pages. Otherwise this Rare edition is in Good condition! Except where noted, the pages ARE clean!
About the Book ~
"The Lansdowne Poets edition of The Poetical Works of Robert Burns is a comprehensive, historically significant collection of poems and songs by Scotland’s national bard, often including a detailed memoir and explanatory notes. It features celebrated works like "Auld Lang Syne" and "Tam o' Shanter," focusing on themes of love, Scottish identity, nature, and social critique."