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Lyra Celtica; An Anthology of Representative Celtic Poetry, E.A. Sharp & J. Matthay, Edinburgh 1932
Lyra Celtica; An Anthology of Representative Celtic Poetry. Edited by E.A. Sharp and J. Matthay. With Introduction and Notes by William Sharp. Anci...
View full detailsVerses Piscatory and Amatory, 1924, by Henry Lamond, Signed, numbered, limited edition 85/250
An interesting book of verse, covering themes of both angling and love matters. Verses Piscatory and Amatory, by Henry Lamond, of Luss, Dumbartonsh...
View full detailsThe Song of the Stewarts; Prelude, by Douglas Ainslie, 1909, Limited edition of 50 copies
A very scarce copy of this limited edition poetry book, based on the lineage of the Stewarts in Scottish history, and featuring key figures and bat...
View full detailsThe Life and Works of Robert Burns; edited by Robert Chambers, Revised by William Wallace, 1896
The Life and Works of Robert Burns; edited by Robert Chambers, Revised by William Wallace. Spine title states 'New Edition by William Wallace'. 3 V...
View full detailsThe Edinburgh Review, or Critical Journal for Oct 1803 - Jan 1804 (Vol III; Issue V and VI)
The Edinburgh Review, or Critical Journal: For Oct. 1803......Jan. 1804. To be continued Quarterly. Vol III (contains issues V and VI). With many d...
View full detailsThe Musical Cyclopedia, Being A Collection of English, Scottish, and Irish Songs; with Appropriate Music, James Wilson, 1834. With unique hand-drawn restoration.
A unique copy of this work. A previous owner has restored it to completion, by creating a number of hand drawn pages including the title page, adve...
View full detailsThe Scots Magazine; New Series, December 1887 - November 1990, 5 Volumes
The Scots Magazine was found in 1739, and claims to be the world's oldest magazine still in publication today (although with gaps in its publicatio...
View full detailsChambers's Miscellany of Useful & Entertaining Tracts, bound as Vol VII (actually spanning Vols. XVIII-XX), 1847
A charming bound copy of Chambers Miscellany containing a wealth of informative essays and features to interest Victorian readers. Still an enterta...
View full detailsChambers's Miscellany of Instructive & Entertaining Tracts, Vols I-IV bound in 2 volumes, c. 1869
A charming set of Chambers Miscellany containing a wealth of informative essays and features to interest Victorian readers. Still an entertaining r...
View full detailsThe Poetical Works of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, William P. Nimmo edition, c. 1860, With inset Ivorine cover panel
An interesting, and uncommon, copy of Longfellow's poetry with a lovely Ivorine (?) panel cover insert. The Poetical Works of Henry Wadsworth Longf...
View full detailsWandering Thoughts and Random Rhymes, Arch. J. Rose, 1922
A handsome, and very scarce, volume of Scottish poetry from 1922. Wandering Thoughts and Random Rhymes, Arch. J. Rose, Late Burgh Procurator-Fiscal...
View full detailsThe Auld Doctor and Other Poems and Songs in Scots, David Rorie M.D., 1921
A book of poetry by Scottish doctor, David Rorie (1867-1946). Includes his well known song, 'The Lum Hat Wantin' The Croon', which was popular amon...
View full detailsThe Collected Poems of George Bruce, 1971, Signed Presentation copy from the poet to sculptor, Pilkington Jackson
A nice copy of this book of the poetry of George Bruce (1909-2002), Scottish poet and radio journalist. The first free endpaper is warmly inscribed...
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Manuscript Edwardian Commonplace Book, 1904-1909, with clippings, photos and pressed plants
The owner of this Scottish book, Ethel Allan Lees of "The White Hall', titles it 'Silly Book' on their cover label. Inside they compile a book cons...
View full detailsCrerar's Edition of Burns' Poems, With His Life and Character, In Two Volumes, 1802 Kirkcaldy edition
A scarce early copy of this edition of Robert Burns' poetry. Two volumes bound as one. Printed by J. Crerar, Kirkaldy, 1802. First edition thus. Sc...
View full detailsBlackwood's Edinburgh Magazine 1823-1831, 14 Volume Set
Founded in 1817, and initially called Edinburgh Monthly Magazine, it was more successfully relaunched as Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine. Also known...
View full detailsComplete Glossary to the Poetry and Prose of Robert Burns, John Cuthbertson, 1886
Complete Glossary to the Poetry and Prose of Robert Burns. With Upwards of Three Thousand Illustrations from English Authors. By John Cuthbertson. ...
View full detailsThe National Burns, Including The Airs of All the Songs and an Original Life of Burns, Rev. George Gilfillan, William Mackenzie, c. 1880
The National Burns, Edited by Rev. George Gilfillan, Including The Airs of All the Songs and an Original Life of Burns, by the Editor. Essentially ...
View full detailsA Victorian Manuscript Book of Transcribed Poetry and Verse, 1852-1898
A Victorian Manuscript Book of Transcribed Poetry and Verse, 1852-1898. An interesting book of transcribed handwritten poetry by a variety of poets...
View full detailsPoems by Robert Louis Stevenson, including Underwoods, Ballads, Songs of Travel, 1918 & A Child's Garden of Verses, 1914. Bickers Binding.
Poems by Robert Louis Stevenson, including Underwoods, Ballads, Songs of Travel, 1918 & A Child's Garden of Verses, With an Introduction by And...
View full detailsRound the Grange Farm; or, Good Old Times, Jean L. Watson, 1873
Round the Grange Farm; or, Good Old Times, by Jean L. Watson, author of "Bygone Days in our Village", etc; and joint author of the "Songstresses of...
View full detailsCritical and Historical Essays Contributed to 'The Edinburgh Review' by Lord Macaulay, 1883, Riviere binding.
Critical and Historical Essays Contributed to 'The Edinburgh Review' by Lord Macaulay. Authorised Edition. Published by Longmans, Green, and Co., L...
View full detailsThe Life and Works of Robert Burns, Robert Chambers, 1856, 2 Vols bound as one.
The Life and Works of Robert Burns. Edited by Robert Chambers. Library Edition. In Four Volumes. Offered here are Volumes one and two only, bound a...
View full detailsThe Megalithic European, Julian Cope, 2004, Signed First edition
The Megalithic European; The 21st century Traveller in Prehistoric Europe, by Julian Cope. A very personal journey across Europe by Julian Cope, fo...
View full detailsThe Modern Antiquarian, Julian Cope, 1998, First edition
The Modern Antiquarian; A Pre-Millennial Odyssey Through Megalithic Britain, including a Gazetteer to over 300 prehistoric Sites, by Julian Cope. S...
View full detailsThe Bijou Shakespeare; The Complete Works of William Shakespeare, Illustrated. In Six Volumes. Boxed set of miniature volumes.
The Bijou Shakespeare; The Complete Works of William Shakespeare, Illustrated. In Six Volumes. With Biographical Introduction and an Essay on Shake...
View full detailsReminiscences of The Monks of St Giles, Printed for Private Circulation, 1883-1891
Reminiscences of The Monks of St Giles (Founded 1852); Volume First. Various contributors from St Giles in Edinburgh. A very good copy of this scar...
View full detailsThe Works of Alexander Pope, Esq, Volume I, containing His Juvenile Poems; Translations and Imitations, 1764
The Works of Alexander Pope, Esq, Volume I, containing His Juvenile Poems; Translations and Imitations. Published by J. Balfour, Edinburgh, 1764. A...
View full detailsThe Poetry of Neil Munro, with Preface by John Buchan, 1931
The Poetry of Neil Munro, with Preface by John Buchan. Published by William Blackwood and Sons Ltd., Edinburgh and London. 1931 first edition. A ne...
View full detailsThe House of Memories, Robert Murray, author inscribed, 1944
The House of Memories, and Other Writings in Prose and Verse. By Robert Murray, J.P. A miscellany of the author's writings, with a Scottish slant. ...
View full detailsMidnight in Yarrow and Other Poems, Roger Quin, 1918, Signed
Midnight in Yarrow and Other Poems, by Roger Quin. Published by Gowans and Gray, ltd., Glasgow, 1918. First edition. A good hardback in original pa...
View full detailsAmusements of Leisure Hours; or Poetical Pieces, Chiefly in the Scottish Dialect, John Skinner, 1809
Amusements of Leisure Hours; or Poetical Pieces, Chiefly in the Scottish Dialect; By the Late Reverend John Skinner; at Longside, Aberdeenshire. To...
View full detailsThe Works of Robert Burns; with a Complete Life of the Poet, Professor Wilson, Two Volumes complete, 1847
The Works of Robert Burns; with a Complete Life of the Poet, and An Essay on His Genius and Character, by Professor Wilson. Also Numerous Notes, An...
View full detailsThe Poetical Works of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Gall & Inglis, Edinburgh, c. 1855.
The Poetical Works of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, with Prefatory Notice. Published by Gall & Inglis, Edinburgh c. 1855 (undated, but 1855 date ...
View full detailsThe Poets and Poetry of Scotland; From the Earliest to the Present Time, in Four Half Volumes complete, 1876
The Poets and Poetry of Scotland; From the Earliest to the Present Time. Comprising Characteristic Selectionds from the Works of the More noteworth...
View full detailsComplete Poems 1920-1976, Hugh MacDiarmid, 2 Volume set, 1978
Complete Poems 1920-1976, Hugh MacDiarmid, 2 Volume set. SOLD Published by Martin Brian & O'Keeffe, London. 1978 first edition. Printed in Scot...
View full detailsCarmina Urbis et Ruris, John F. Fergus, 1906 (for the Town and Country Medical Club, Glasgow)
Carmina Urbis et Ruris (Songs/Verse of the City and the Country), By John F. Fergus. A humorous poetry collection - many with a Medical theme as th...
View full detailsIn Praise of Tweed, W.S. Crockett, 1899, numbered limited edition, signed by Publisher
In Praise of Tweed, by W.S. Crockett, Minister of Tweedsmuir. An anthology of poetic writings connected with the River Tweed, with biographical int...
View full detailsLochleven, and Other Poems, Michael Bruce, Rev. William Mackenzie, 1837
Lochleven, and Other Poems (also known as 'Life and Poems' from the half title page), Michael Bruce, Rev. William Mackenzie. Poetry by the Scottish...
View full detailsThe Merry Muses of Caledonia, by Robert Burns. Edited by James Barke, Sydney Goodsir Smith & Contributions by J. DeLancey Ferguson, Valentina Bold & Bob Dewar, 2009 Luath Press edition
The Merry Muses of Caledonia, by Robert Burns. Edited by James Barke, and Sydney Goodsir Smith, with a Prefatory Note and some authentic Burns Text...
View full detailsProvincial Poetry 1789-1839, C.R. Johnson, 1992 Limited edition with correspondence
Provincial Poetry 1789-1839; British Verse Printed in the Provinces: The Romantic Background. By C.R. Johnson. With an introduction by Dr. Robert W...
View full detailsThe Poetical Works of Sir Walter Scott, With Life, Gall & Inglis, Edinburgh, c. 1902
The Poetical Works of Sir Walter Scott, With Life. Engravings on Steel. Published by Gall & Inglis, Edinburgh and London. Undated but with prev...
View full detailsPoetical Works of Alfred Lord Tennyson, W.P. Nimmo, Hay, & Mitchell, Edinburgh, c. 1910
Poetical Works of Alfred Lord Tennyson. Including In Memoriam, Maud, The Princess, Idylls of the King, Enoch Arden, etc. Published by W.P. Nimmo, H...
View full detailsNil Nil, Don Paterson, Faber and Faber, 1993
Nil Nil, by Don Paterson. Published by Faber and Faber, London, 1993. First edition, first printing, poetry book. Uncommon. A near fine paperback w...
View full detailsThe Songs of Gold and Other Poems, Maimie A. Richardson, Hodder and Stoughton, c. 1930
The Songs of Gold and Other Poems, by Maimie A. Richardson. Published by Hodder and Stoughton, London. Undated but c. 1930 (the book mentions she i...
View full detailsMoods and Dreams, Maimie A. Richardson, Selwyn & Blount, 1926
Moods and Dreams, by Maimie A. Richardson. Published by Selwyn & Blount, London, 1926. First edition poetry book. Scarce. Near fine cloth hardb...
View full detailsThe Poetical Works of Milton, Young, Gray, Beattie, and Collins, Philadelphia 1831
The Poetical Works of Milton, Young, Gray, Beattie, and Collins. Complete in One Volume. Published by John Grigg, Philadelphia, 1831. Stereotyped ...
View full detailsStirling Castle and Other Poems, Maimie A. Richardson, 1934
Stirling Castle and Other Poems, by Maimie A. Richardson. With a frontispiece and four drawings by Sir D.Y. Cameron, R.A. Published by Alexander Ma...
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