Grangerized copy of R H Cromek’s 'Reliques of Robert Burns', 4th edition (London, 1817), with correspondence of Cadell & Davies, James Currie, John McCreery, Gilbert Burns, R H Cromek, William Roscoe, and others., 1st quarter of 19th century.

Sub-Series

Identifier: MSS.1654-1655

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Scope and Contents

Part of the correspondence belongs, in date and subject, to the previous volume. The greater part belongs to the years 1805-1819, and deals with R H Cromek's scheme for an edition of Burns illustrated by Thomas Stothard, (Member of the Royal Academy of Arts), and with the preparation of the 8th edition of James Currie, edited by Gilbert Burns. Among the illustrations are several original sketches by Stothard, of scenes and objects associated with Burns.

Dates

Creation: 1st quarter of 19th century.

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Conditions Governing Use

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Extent

2 Volumes

Language of Materials

From the Series: Undetermined

Additional Description

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