Poems and ballads
7 volumes
£252
Rare Books, Manuscripts, Maps & Photographs
Auction: 28 September 2022 from 10:00 BST
Description
[Watson, James] A Choice Collection of Comic and Serious Poems. Edinburgh: J. Watson, 1709, Part 1-3 (all published), 8vo, [vi], 1-78 (only), pp.13-102, 104-146, [ii (index)], part 2 lacking title, [iii-viii, 1-10, 15-117, [ii (index)]; Part 3 [iv], 1-98, 107-116, lacking text after p.116, 3 volumes in one, 12mo,. early 19th century half calf, rather dust-soiled and stained, worn, covers detached;
Phillips, Ambrose, attrib. A Collection of Old Ballads. London: J. Roberts, 1727-26. Volumes 1-2 (of 3) Third edition of vol. 1, second edition of vol 2. engraved plates, contemporary calf, rebacked, corners neatly repaired;
Gisborne, Thomas. Walks in a Forest, or Poems. London: T. Cadell, 1799. 12mo, contemporary green morocco, slightly rubbed;
Phillips, Ambrose, attrib. A Collection of Old Ballads. [c.1900], 3 volumes, facsimile reprint, plates, contemporary blue half morocco, spines gilt; sold not subject to return
Footnote
Provenance: From the library of the late William St Clair, FBA, FRSL.