An introduction to the history of poetry in Scotland from the beginning of the thirteenth century down to the present time; together with a conversation on Scotish song, by Alexander Campbell, author of odes and miscellaneous poems, &c. To which are subjoined, Sangs [sic] of the lowlands of Scotland, carefully compared with the original editions, and embellished with characteristic designs, composed and engraved by the late David Allan, historical painter
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Edinburgh
sold by Andrew Foulis, at his shop, opposite the Turf coffee-house St. Andrew's Street
1799, M,DCC,XCVIII. [1798][1799]
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| Collection: | Eighteenth Century Collections Online / ECCO - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
| Item Description: | An edition of ninety copies. - English Short Title Catalog, T145544. - Gaskell, 704A. - In two parts, the 'Sangs of the lowlands of Scotland' with separate titlepage, dated 1799, with imprint: "printed and sold by Andrew Foulis" and half-title. - Reproduction of original from British Library. - The first sig. A1 above the Greek word "rhythmos. - The four unnumbered music leaves at end of the first part have separate register |
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| Physical Description: | Online-Ressource (vii,[1],374,[8];[4],222p.,plates) ill.,music 4° |