The Poetical Works of Robert Burns [3 Volumes]

London: William Pickering, The Aldine Edition of the British Poets, 1839. Second Aldine Edition. Full Leather. 12 mo. Very Good. Item #40549

The second Aldine Edition with the anchor/dolphin device to title-pages, and which includes the poems "Tam o' Shanter" and "Jolly Beggars". Bound by Zaehnsdorf in smooth golden tan calf with gilt thistle embellishments to corners, 6 panelled spine, gilt ruled, with gilt-stamped title label on olive leather and volume number on maroon leather, marbled endpapers, top edges gilt. Moisture staining to covers affecting margins of endpapers only, primarily to volumes 2 and 3. Armorial bookplate in each volume of Boston socialite, Randolph Clark Grew. Tiny nick from volume label of volume 2. Overall, a very good, clean, tight, handsome set.

Price (CAD): $250.00

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