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The poetical works of Mr. William Collins. : With memoirs of the author; and observations on his genius and writings

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Type: Rare Books(Opens in new tab)
Publication date: MdCCLXV. [1765].
Call number: 120027
Creator: Collins, William (1721-1759)(Opens in new tab)
Provenance: Autograph presentation copy from Robert Burns, with pencil inscription on front flyleaf "To Jean Lorimer, a small but sincere mark of friendship from Robt. Burns". 10-line poem, beginning "His royal visage seamed with many a scar" in Burns' hand on free endpaper at beginning. Autograph on front flyleaf, "Jane Lorimer 1794" with ms. poem titled "Ode to fancy" in same hand on page facing title page. Bookplate: Ex libris Robert Hoe.
Dimensions: 17 cm (8vo)
Associated people: Langhorne, John, (1735-1779.); Burns, Robert, (1759-1796,); Burns, Robert, (1759-1796,)

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