The Poems Of Ossian

Two volume set. A New Edition. Books are in Binding Copy condition, with all cover boards except the rear of vol. 1 detached from the bindings (all cover boards are still present). Vol. 2 spine missing majority of leather. Vol. 1 endpaper detached. Text pages are still secure and mostly clean, occasional discoloration and some spotting on picture plate pages.

London: J. Mundell & Co, 1796. Hardcover. Very Good. Volume 3 only. 12mo. Contemporary calf, dark red morocco spine label, gilt spine. Lacks both boards and endleaves, else very good. Title page gently creased, text pages clean and tight. Suitable for rebinding. *ESTC* T153736.

Philadelphia: Thomas, Cowperthwait & Co.. Very Good- with no dust jacket. 1839. Hardcover. Full tan calf, nicely worn covers, a bit rubbed and edgeworn. Previous owners early name in ink, a few pencil notes on rear flyleaf. ; 8vo; 413 pages .

Boston: Phillips, Sampson & Company, 1854. Reprint. Hardcover. Good. 20 x 13 cm. 492pp. [5 ads]. Bound into blind-stamped red cloth, gilt spine lettering and design. Illustrated with plates throughout. Some edgewear. Scattered foxing. Binding is tight. Although MacPherson is noted having translated the Ossian cycle of epic poems from the Gaelic, he is thought by modern scholars… Saber más sobre este artículo

Boston: Crosby and Nichols, 1862. 8Vo. Maroon, blind stamped buckram, bright giled spine. 492 pgs, engraved frontis, title page (by Phillips and Sampson.) Most scholars today agree that thes Scots poems were actually written by MacPherson himself, passing them off in 1760-1763 as coming from

Edinburgh: Patrick Geddes & Colleagues, 1896. Hardcover. 10mo; G+; dark green spine with gilt text; no jacket; cloth shows mild rubbing to exterior; slight bumpy spot to rear; lightly sunned spine; sturdy boards; text block edges show some age toning; deckled edges; previous owner's name to half title page; top edge gilt; patterned endpapers; intact binding; pp 416. 1337685.… Saber más sobre este artículo

Chapman and Lang, 1807. Hardcover. Acceptable. 0x0x0. Chapman and Lang, 1807. Three volumes bound in one. Half-leather with four raised bands on spine. Text is unmarked - pages are lightly foxed. Binding strong. Exterior moderately shelf-worn. Biggest defect is that the leather on the spine is beginning to detach. Photos available. We ship daily. Expedited shipping available!

Morristown: Peter A. Johnson, 1813. Hardcover. 32mo; 2 volumes; Fair; Hardcover; Spine, brown with faded gold print; Boards in brown leather, spine caps torn away, v. 2 bottom portion of spine torn away, wear to corners and edges, scuffing and discoloration to boards; Text blocks have marbled endpapers, names in ink on front endpapers, bookplate on front pastedown, hinges… Saber más sobre este artículo

Paperback. Very Good.

New York: C. Wells No publication date, appears early 1800's from binding; Finely spattered full light brown sheep, gilt spine title on brown leather label, & tissued frontis; A good solid copy with glue burn to margins of front endpaper / pastedown, & modest foxing mostly fore & aft; 492 pages.. 3.5"x6".

London: W. Suttaby 1809. (Hardcover) 495pp. Very good, no dust jacket. Rebound in textured burgandy cloth. Marbled endpapers, engraved frontispiece and title page. Contributors include Dr. Blair (Dissertations). Locale:. (Poetry).

New York: J. P. Peaslee, 1835. This book measures approximately 9.25" x 5.75" with 351 numbered pages. This book is in fair condition. Heavy chipping to both ends of spine. Moderate chipping and bumping to all edges of book. Moderate sunning and staining to both boards. Moderate foxing to all edges of textblock. Front and rear hinge… Saber más sobre este artículo

Glasgow, UK: Richard Griffin & Co. Bound in uniform brown leather with four raised bands to spines, bright, gilt titles, labels and floral gilt decorations, this two volume 1824 set is VG. Volume One, XX/330pp with Preface, Life of James Macpherson, Dissertation on the era of Ossian, Cath-Loda, Comala, Caric-Thura,Carthon, Oithona, Croma,Onia-Morul, Calthon and Colmal, The War of Caros, Cathlin… Saber más sobre este artículo

Boston: Phillips, Sampson & Co, 1849. 8vo, pp. 492, [5] ads; inserted frontispiece and title-p. (both foxed), plates throughout; mild dampstain pervades; otherwise a good copy in original decorative red cloth, a.e.g. Legendary Gaelic poet, supposedly the son of Finn mac Cumhail, hero of a cycle of tales and poems that place his deeds of valor in the third… Saber más sobre este artículo

Patrick Geddes & Colleagues, 1896. Hardcover. Good/No Jacket. boards are a bit edge worn. foxing. a few somewhat price notations in front . top edge of book has gold gilt. despite the foxing, contents are clear and presentable. in good condition. [SK]. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

Crosby & Nichols, 1864-01-01. Hardcover. Acceptable. Fair+ hardcover. SCARCE ORIGINAL 1864 PRINTING. Text unmarked. Pages with light foxing. Covers show edge wear with rubbing/scuffing and bumped corners. Spine edge wear. Binding is tight, hinges strong.; 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! Ships same or next business day!

London, England: Forgotten Books, 2007. Soft cover. Very Good. Very good condition. Light wear. Binding tight, pages clean. Pictures available upon request.

Glasgow/London: Richard Griffin & Co/ Thomas Tegg, 1824. Hardcover. Fair. 12mo. A two volume set in fair condition. Paper-coverd boards with cloth spine. Title-pieces worn and chipped although title remains complete. Wear to board tips. A good set internally. Vol.I,pp.xxxix,330. Vol.II,pp.[vi],374. Frontispiece to each volume. Includes a brief life of MacPherson and two quite lengthy Dissertations on… Saber más sobre este artículo

London: Cadell and Davies. Good; Loose Cover Boards. 1806. Hardback. 303 pages .

C. & J. Rivington et al. Used - Good. 1825 ed. 16mo. Printed, paper covered boards. Slight damage to top of spine. Pictorial frontis and title page. Text block clean with foxing to page edges and prelims through to title. For further description or pictures please message us. Ships from UK in 48 hours or less (usually same… Saber más sobre este artículo