£1,750
Rare Books, Manuscripts, Maps & Photographs | 605
Auction: 17 June 2020 at 11:00 BST
The History of Great Britain. London, 1781, Second edition, volume 1 only (of 2), with inscription signed by the eldest son of Robert Burns "This book which belonged to the Library of the Scottish Bard and which has been rebound is presented to Mrs Mac-Kendrick by the Bards eldest son, Robert Burns, Dumfries, June 8th, 1845", with another inscription stating that Ms McKendrick presented the book to Jane Emma Burns, daughter of the said Robert Burns, who has signed it, and presented it to S.F. Christie in 1879. A further inscription is also noted. Early 19th century half calf with morocco labels on spine lettered: "Belonged to Robert Burns" and "The Gift of Robert Burns the Bard's Eldest Son", with a carte-de-visite photograph of Burns's grandson in envelope at end, final 2 pages defective, slightly rubbed