279 BURKE. A Letter from Edmund Burke, Esq; One of the Representatives in Parliament for the City of Bristol, to John Farr, and John Harris, Esqrs. Sheriffs of that City, On the Affairs of America. The Second Edition. London: J. Dodsley. M DCC LXXVII. 280 281 282 8vo, pp. 79. Half red morocco, gilt top. Some of Burke's best writings and most eloquent orations, are in defence of the measures taken by the American Colonists. BURNABY (A.) Travels through the Middle Settlements in North 410, pp. xix., 209. Engraving of Passaic Falls. Map. Half calf, UNCUT. See M. R., BURNETT (G.) Specimens of English Prose Writers, from the 3 vols., crown 8vo, balf calf. LARGE and FINE COPY. BURNS (R.) Poems, Chiefly in the Scottish Dialect. By Robert 8vo, pp. 240. Green morocco extra, broad outside and inside gilt borders, gilt edges, by GRIEVE of Edinburgh. A BEAUTIFUL, LARGE, and CLEAN copy of the EXCESSIVELY RARE FIRST OR KILMARNOCK EDITION, now almost unobtainable at any price. Indeed a first folio Shakespeare, or the first edition of Milton's Paradise Lost, are much less rare. Mr. Allan's copy, much inferior to this, sold for $106. 283 BURNS. Poems, chiefly in the Scottish Dialect. By Robert Burns. Edinburgh: Printed for the Author, and sold by William Creech. 1787. 284 8vo, pp. xlviii., 9-368. Portrait. Green morocco, paneled and gilt sides, gilt top, UNCUT. A SPLENDID COPY, fresh and clean as when published, with a beautiful impression of the PORTRAIT after NASMYTH. THE FIRST EDINBURGH EDITION AND VERY RARE; dedicated to the Members of t... Caledonian Hunt. The portrait is said to be the best extant of the poet; he having sat for it, to both painter and engraver. BURNS. Poems, chiefly in the Scottish Dialect. By Robert Burns. The Third Edition. London: Printed for A. Strahan; T. Cadel in the Strand; and W. Creech, Edinburgh. 1787. 8vo, pp. xlviii., 13-372. Portrait. Half red morocco, UNCUT. A FINE COPY of the FIRST LONDON EDITION. VERY RARE in uncut condition. It has been conjectured that this is a re-issue of the first Edinburgh edition, of same date, with a different title page, but a very casual examination will suffice to show that it was printed from an entirely different and re-composed form. Besides; the second edition was printed for the author at Edinburgh, whereas this was printed for Strahan at London. The second has an "Addenda" to the List of Subscribers, which addenda is incorporated in one alphabet in this. The Edinburgh edition has 368 pages, this has 372. 285 BURNS. Poems, chiefly in the Scottish Dialect. By Robert Burns. To which are added, Scots Poems, Selected from the works of Robert Ferguson. 286 287 New York: printed by J. and A. M Lean, Franklin's Head, No. 41, Hanover-Square. 1788. Sm. 8vo, pp. 306. Portrait engraved by ScoTT. sides, gilt edges, by F. BEDFORD. Green levant morocco, paneled and gilt A BEAUTIFUL and MOST RARE VOLUME. The identical copy referred to in the quaint notice below, and which Mr. Gowans persistently refused to part with, on any consideration, during the lifetime of the late Mr. John Allan. The owner never saw another copy. "No doubt THE FIRST AMERICAN EDITION.”— M'Kie's "Burnsiana.” "The New York edition of the works of Robert Burns, 1788, may so far be pronounced unique. No copy with the exception of the one named has been seen by the most sharp hawk-eyed book hunter, or the keenest bibliographer, nor by any of the living generation so far as known. I used to banter the Nestor of Vandewater Street (John Allan, who was very anxious to possess this book) that I would exchange my copy of the first American edition for his Kilmarnock, the first Scotch edition, providing he would add a fifty dollar bill by way of inducing me to part with such a rarity. He declined to comply with this generous offer and so never had the pleasure of being possessed of what he long had set his affections He lived in the hopes of some day procuring a copy, but before that day arrived he had "passed that bourne from whence no traveller returns."—" WESTERN MEMORABILIA," [i. e. Wm. Gowans.] on. BURNS. Poems, Chiefly in the Scottish Dialect. By Robert Burns. Philadelphia: Printed for, and sold by Peter Stewart and George Hyde. 1788. 12mo, pp. 304. Green morocco, paneled sides, gilt edges. In fine preservation and EXTREMELY RARE. Not in "Burnsiana.” It is a reprint, of Burns' second edition of his Poems, with the Dedication "to the Noblemen and Gentlemen of the Caledonian Hunt," but leaving out the List of Subscribers, occupying 38 pages in the original.-The late William Gowans remarks: "It is difficult at this time to determine, whether this or the New York edition bearing the same date, was the first of Burns's works published in America. It may, however, be presumed that the Philadelphia edition was the first perhaps by a month or two. The quaker city was then the capital of the lately enfranchised Colonies, and as a matter of course communication with Europe was much more frequent and direct than [with] any other port on the Atlantic coast." BURNS. Poems, Chiefly in the Scottish Dialect. The Second [Edinburgh] Edition considerably enlarged. Edinburgh: William Creech. 1793. 2 vols., sm. 8vo, pp. xi., 237; (4), 283. PORTRAIT. Half green morocco, gilt top, UNCUT. PORTRAIT OF BURNS engraved by TIEBOUT inserted. A BEAUTIFUL COPY of the SECOND EDINBURGH EDITION. VERY SCARCE. Unnoticed by Mr. M'Kie. This was the REV. COOPER WILLYAMS' copy with his Autograph on the fly leaf of each Volume. Mr. Willyams served as Chaplain on the English frigate, "SWIFTSURE at the 288 battle of the Nile, and a note in his hand-writing, at one time in this volume, but now lost or abstracted, intimated that this copy of Burns, then and there, formed a part of his Sea Library. BURNS. The Works of Robert Burns; with an Account of his 5 vols., 8vo, calf. Numerous Engravings on Steel. AN ELEGANT SET of the best library edition to which is added, Cromek's "Reliques of Burns," comprising original poems, letters, and illustrations. 289 BURNS. 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, Annotations, and Appendices. Embellished by Eighty-one Portraits and Landscape Illustrations. 290 291 Glasgow: Blackie and Son. 1852. 2 vols., imp. 8vo, green morocco, paneled and gilt sides, gilt top, UNCUT. A UNIQUE and most beautiful copy with a genuine AUTOGRAPH MANUSCRIPT by BURNS inserted. It is the earliest issue of the best and most comprehensive work on Burns extant, with fine impressions of the Eighty-two beautiful PORTRAIT and LANDSCAPE ILLUSTRATIONS from the DRAWINGS of D. O. HILL, S.A. The volumes are further ILLUSTRATED by the insertion of upwards of ONE HUNDRED PORTRAITS, VIEWS, &c., including a fine PROOF SET of STORER and GREIG'S VIEWs; a set in similar state of the ILLUSTRATIONS to CURRIE'S BURNS; numerous INDIA PROOF VIGNETTE tail pieces mounted by TRENT; the ORIGINAL MS. of the "Elegy on the year 1788," in the HAND WRITING of the AUTHOR, preceding the title in Vol. 1.; and an Autograph letter signed of DR. Currie, at p. cxxxvi, Vol. 1, both from the collection of ALLAN CUNNINGHAM. Also, an occasional short poetic effusion WRITTEN and SIGNED by AGNES MCLEHOSE, the "Clarinda" of Burns, from the same collection, at p. 301 Vol. I.; and a characteristic Autograph note of ALLAN CUNNINGHAM at p. ccxli. Vol. 1. Mr. M'Kie in his "Bibliotheca Burnsiana," says "it is certainly the most magnificent edition of the entire works of the Ayrshire Bard that has ever appeared." BURNS. Facsimile of Burns' Celebrated Poem entitled the Jolly Beggars. From the Original Manuscript. Glasgow: James Lumsden & Son. 1823. 4to, balf green morocco, gilt top, Uncut. PORTRAIT of BURNS inserted. VERY SCARCE. BURNS. The Land of Burns, a Series of Landscapes and Portraits, illustrative of the Life and Writings of the Scottish Poet. The Landscapes from Paintings made expressly for the Work, by D. O. Hill, R.S.A. The Literary Department, by Professor Wilson, and Robert Chambers, Esq. Glasgow: Blackie and Son. 1840. 2 vols., 4to, in one, balf green morocco, gilt edges. An original subscriber's copy, with brilliant impressions of the eighty-two fine plates. 292 [BURNS.] The Contemporaries of Burns, and the more Recent Poets of Ayrshire. With Selections from their Writings. Edinburgh: Hugh Paton. 1840. 8vo, pp. 416, 24. 6 Plates. Half calf. Fine copy. VERY SCARCE. 293 [BURNS.] BIBLIOTHECA BURNSIANA. Title pages and imprints of the various Editions of Burns in the Private Library of James M'Kie, Kilmarnock, Prior to 1866. [With an Addenda, containing List of Editions not in his Possession.] Kilmarnock. 1866. 294 295 8vo, boards. Describes 443 editions and works. BURNYEAT. The Truth Exalted in the Writings of that Eminent and Faithful Servant of Christ John Burnyeat, collected Into this Ensuing Volume as a Memorial to his Faithful Labours in and for the Truth. ... London: Printed for Thomas Northcott. 1691. Small 4to, 41., pp. 264. Green morocco, gilt edges. Very fine copy. RARE. Contains an account of his travels and labors in various parts of America, and sundry epistles addressed to the Friends in Barbadoes, Maryland, New Jersey, etc., in company with George Fox. See Smith's "Catalogue of Friends' Books," 1. 348-9. BURR (Aaron.) [BURRIANA.] [v. p. v. d.] The following is perhaps the most interesting and extensive series of books ever collected relating to the extraordinary career of this extraordinary man. It consists of 19 vols., 8vo, uniformly bound in half dark olive morocco, and would form a most desirable acquisition in its entirety, but as many collectors, no doubt, already possess some of the series, it has been decided to offer them in detail. Many of the volumes are scarce, and some extremely rare. I. Letter from Alexander Hamilton, concerning the Public Conduct and Character of John Adams, Esq., President of the United States. New York: John Lang. 1800. PP. 54. Gilt top, UNCUT. Passed through no less than six editions. II. An Answer to Alexander Hamilton's Letter, concerning the Public Conduct and Cha- III. A Letter to Major-General Hamilton containing Observations on his Letter, concerning the Public Conduct and Character of John Adams, Esq. President of the United States. By a Citizen of these States. New York: Printed by G. F. Hopkins. 1800. pp. 32. Gilt top, UNCUT. IV. A Letter to Thomas Jefferson, President of the United States. By Junius Philænus. New York: P. R. Johnson. 1802. pp. 64. V. Letters to Alexander Hamilton, King of the Feds, Ci-devant Secretary of the Treasury of the United States of America, Inspector-General of the Standing Armies thereof, Counsellor of Law, &c. &c. &c. Being intended as a reply to a Scandalous Pamphlet lately published under the sanction, as it is presumed, of Mr. Hamilton, and signed with the signature of Junius Philanus. By Tom Callender, Esq., Citizen of the World. New York: Printed by Richard Reynolds. 1802. pp. 64. Gilt top, UNCUT. A copy of the "HAMILTONIAD" by ANTHONY PASQUIN, [i.e. John Williams] is bound in with this. VI. A Narrative of the Suppression by Col. Burr, of the History of the Administration of John Adams, late President of the United States, written by John Wood. To which is added a Biography of Thomas Jefferson, President of the United States; and of General Hamilton; with strictures on the Conduct of John Adams, and on the Character of General C. C. Pinckney. By a Citizen of New York. [i. e. James Cheetham.] New York: Denniston and Cheetham. 1802. PP. 72. Gilt top, UNCUT, See Wood (John.) 2189. VII. A View of the Political Conduct of Aaron Burr, Esq. Vice President of the United States. By the Author of the "Narrative." [i. e. James Cheetham.] New York: Printed by Denniston & Cheetham. 1802. pp. 120. Gilt top, UNCUT. VIII. A Correct Statement of the Various Sources from which the History of the Administration of John Adams was compiled, and the Motives for its Suppression, by Col. Burr. With some Observations on a Narrative, by a Citizen of New York. By John Wood, Author of the Said History. New York: G. F. Hopkins. 1802. pp. 49. See Wood (John.) 2183. IX. An Antidote to John Wood's Poison. By Warren. New York: Printed by Southwick and Crooker. 1802. pp. 63. Gilt top. "WARREN "is the pseudonym of JAMES CHEETHAM. X. Nine Letters on the Subject of Aaron Burr's Political Defection, with An Appendix. pp. 139. XI. A Letter to a Friend on the Conduct of the Adherents to Mr. Burr. By James Cheet- XII. The Speeches at full length of Mr. Van Ness, Mr. Caines, the Attorney-General, XIII. An Examination of the various Charges exhibited against Aaron Burr, Esq., VicePresident of the United States; and a Development of the Characters and Views of his Political Opponents. A New Edition, Revised and Corrected with Additions. By Aristides. [New York.] Printed for the Author. 1804. pp. (4), 116. "ARISTIDES is the pseudonym of WILLIAM P. VAN NESS. XIV. An Oration Commemorative of the Late Major-General Alexander Hamilton; pronounced before the New York State Society of the Cincinnati, on Tuesday the 31st of July, 1804. By J. M. Mason, D.D. New York: G. F. Hopkins. 1804. pp. 40. Gilt top, UNCUT. XV. A Letter to Aaron Burr, Vice-President of the United States of America, on the Barbarous Origin, the Criminal Nature and the Baneful Effects of Duels; occasioned by his late fatal interview with the deceased and much lamented General Alexander Hamilton. By Philanthropos. New York: Printed for the Author. 1804. pp. 32. Gilt top, UNCUT. XVI. A Full Statement of the Trial and Acquittal of Aaron Burr, Containing, all the Proceedings and Debates that took place before the Federal Court at Frankfort, Kentucky, November 26, 1806. By John Wood, Editor of the "Western World" who attended at the Trial. Alexandria: Cottom and Stewart. 1807. pp. 36. Gilt top, UNCUT. CADWALLADER D. COLDEN'S Copy with bis Book Plate, and an interesting note in bis bandwriting. "Two Opinions on the Case of John Fries" inserted. XVII. The Examination of Col. Aaron Burr, before the Chief Justice of the United States upon the Charges of a High Misdemeanor, and of Treason against the United States; together with the Arguments of Counsel and Opinion of the Judge. To which is added An Appendix, containing the opinion of the Supreme Court, delivered by Chief Justice Marshall, in the case of Bollman and Swartwout. Richmond: S. Grantland. 1807. pp. 46. Gilt top, UNCUT. |