An Original Collection of the Poems of Ossian, Orange, Ulin, And Other Bards, Who Flourished in the Same Age

McCallum, Hugh, McCallum. John

Published by James Watt, 1816

About this Item

An Original Collection of the Poems of Ossian, Orange, Ulin, And Other Bards, Who Flourished in the Same Age, Collected and Edited by Hugh and John McCallum, Printed at the Review Newspaper Office for the Editors By James Watt, Bookseller, Montrose, 1816, 241 pp plus errata and contents, 59 pp of subscribers, 9.5 x 6.5 , 8vo. In good condition. Lovely Romantic period binding with stunning tool work bedecked in gilt. Stunning floral sashes delicate every other compartment. Unique star pattern decorates the middle compartment. Dated 1816 on bottom compartment. Stunning. The rear board has practice indentations along the bottom and center. Interesting. Light wear to extremities with scuffing to corners and edges. Head of spine has loss with splitting at the joint. Lightly tender. Marbled end papers bright and clean. Bookplate of Barrie on pastedown. Front gutter tender at top edge where there is loss. Appears to be past mouse damage at the top gutter. Interior good with light toning and minor instances of foxing. Free of known marginalia. Binding remains intact. Please see photos. A stunning work of Epic Scottish poetry with a Barrie family bookplate. Possibly owned by J.M. Barrie s family? Barrie, a Scottish author, famously authored Peter Pan, My Lady Tobacco and other works. Seller Inventory # COLL1816BDGW

Bibliographic Details

Title: An Original Collection of the Poems of ...

Publisher: James Watt

Publication Date: 1816

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Good

Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket