Description: Click here to see our other books! The Songs of Scotland, Ancient and Modern; with an Introduction and Notes, Historical and Critical, and Characters of the Lyric Poets Allan Cunningham 1825 John Taylor : London 8" by 5.5" 352; 352; 352; 364pp SUMMARY A first edition collection of Scottish verses, complete in four volumes in the publisher's original binding. First Edition,Publishers' Original Binding Overall Condition: Good Only This book weighs 2 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 29.99 EU Postage: £ 21.99 European Postage: £ 23.99 Asia Postage: £ 37.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 38.99 DESCRIPTION Containing verses such as 'Ah, the poor shepherd's mournful fate', 'Callum o' glen', 'Langsyne, beside the woodland burn' and 'Sae flaxen were her ringlets'.Written by Allan Cunningham (1784-1842), a Scottish poet and author; he also wrote biographies such as 'Lives of Eminent British Painters, Sculptors and Architects', the play 'Sir Marmaduke Maxwell' and the poem 'The Maid of Elvar'.A first edition of this work.With all four volumes present. CONDITION In the publisher's original paper-covered boards. Externally, a trifle worn, with chipping to the spines resulting in some loss. Some general wear to the boards and extremities. Front board of volumes I and II are loose but present. Ownership inscription to the front endpaper of volume I. Internally, generally firmly bound. The binding of volume II has split at page 176. Some tape repairs to the hinges. Pages are generally bright and clean, with a few spots. Overall Condition: Good Only GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques
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Topic: Poetry
Publisher: John Taylor
Author: Allan Cunningham
Binding: Hardback
Subject: None
Special Attributes: 1st Edition
Original/Facsimile: Original
Language: English
Region: London
Illustrator: None
Signed: No
Place of Publication: London
Year Printed: 1825
Country/Region of Manufacture: London
