DESCRIPTION: Antique Illustrated leather bound book. 1866. "The Works of Robert Burns" with numerous notes and illustrations. Volume II. London. Blackie and Son, Paternoster Row and Glasgow Edinburg. MDCCCLXVII. An extensive series of portraits and authentic views with a complete life of the poet. An essay of his genius and character by Professor Wilson and numerous notes, annotations and appendices. 411 pages.

Robert Burns (January 25, 1759 - July 21, 1796, United Kingdom) also known familiarly as Rabbie Burns, the National Bard, Bard of Ayrshire and the Ploughman Poet and various other names and epithets, was a Scottish poet and lyricist. He is widely regarded as the national poet of Scotland and is celebrated worldwide. Robert Burns wrote lyrics and songs in Scots and in English. He was also famous for his amours and his rebellion against orthodox religion and morality.

DATE: 1866.
ORIGIN: England.
DIMENSIONS: H: 10" W: 7" D:1 1/2".
CONDITION: Antique condition. Some stains and paper wear. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS 305-332-9274. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.