Lot 171
[Burns, Robert], Poems, Chiefly in the Scottish Dialect. Edinburgh: Printed for the Author, and sold by William Creech. M,DCC,LXXXVII [E2] [M311219] [C2]. First Edinburgh Edition. "Stinking Issue" (line 3 on page 263 reads incorrectly: "Auld Scotland wants nae stinking ware"). The two 1787 editions also differ in many points of spelling and punctuation (see Murdoch, Jas. Barcley, "The Second Edition of Burns," Burns Chronicle 1895). A half title. Nineteenth century full calf rebound, modern end papers; original spine laid down; two previous owners' names on end papers. 8¼ x 5½ in. (20.6 x 12.9 cm), trimmed. Otherwise, description as in above lot. From the collection formed by Professor Robert Dewar of Reading University, editor of Robert Burns, Poetry and Prose, 1929. The book carries his pencilled annotations, filling Burns' lacunae.
Estimated Value $2,000 - 3,000,
From the Collection of Henrik Minc,
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| Realized $2,400 |
