An introduction to the history of poetry in Scotland, [electronic resource] : 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.
1798
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An introduction to the history of poetry in Scotland, [electronic resource] : 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.
Publication Details
Edinburgh : sold by Andrew Foulis, at his shop, opposite the Turf coffee-house St. Andrew's Street, M,DCC,XCVIII. [1798][1799]
Place of Publication or Printing
Great Britain -- Scotland -- Edinburgh.
Language
English
Description
vii,[1],374,[8];[4],222p.,plates : ill.,music ; 4⁰.
Note
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.
The four unnumbered music leaves at end of the first part have separate register.
The first sig. A1 above the Greek word "rhythmos".
An edition of ninety copies.
Reproduction of original from British Library.
The four unnumbered music leaves at end of the first part have separate register.
The first sig. A1 above the Greek word "rhythmos".
An edition of ninety copies.
Reproduction of original from British Library.
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Gaskell, 704A
English Short Title Catalog, T145544.
English Short Title Catalog, T145544.
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Electronic reproduction. Farmington Hills, Mich. : Cengage Gale, 2009. Available via the World Wide Web. Access limited by licensing agreements.
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