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The Cotter’s Saturday Night. A Poem
by BURNS, Robert; CHAPMAN, F.A. (Illus.); FILMER, J. (Engr.)
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- near fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
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1867 1ed Robert Burns Cotter's Saturday Night Poetry Eastman Kodak PROVENANCE
'The Cotter's Saturday Night' is a poem by famed Scottish poet Robert Burns. First written in 1786, this epic poem describes the rural life of a peasant cotter and his family and their celebrating the Sabbath through scripture reading and devotion. First published by Scribner in 1867, this edition is beautifully illustrated by F.A. Chapman with 46 engravings throughout.
Item number: #40536
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BURNS, Robert; CHAPMAN, F.A. (Illus.); FILMER, J. (Engr.)
The Cotter's Saturday Night. A Poem.
New York: Scribner and Co., 1867. First edition.
Details:
· Collation: Complete
o [2], 47, [1]
o 46 engravings
5 full-page (including title page)
41 vignette engravings
· Provenance: Bookplate – George Eastman
o George Eastman (1854–1932) was an American entrepreneur who founded the Eastman Kodak Company and helped to bring the photographic use of roll film into the mainstream. He was also a major philanthropist, giving generously to both arts and sciences.
· Language: English
· Binding: Leather; tight and secure
· Size: ~8.5in X 6.5in (21.5cm x 16cm)
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- Schilb Antiquarian Rare Books
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 40536
- Title
- The Cotter’s Saturday Night. A Poem
- Author
- BURNS, Robert; CHAPMAN, F.A. (Illus.); FILMER, J. (Engr.)
- Illustrator
- CHAPMAN, F.A. (Illus.)
- Format/Binding
- Leather; tight and secure
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Scribner and Co
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1867
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- 1867 1ed Robert Burns Cotter’s Saturday Night Poetry Eastman Kodak PROVENANCE, rare, antique, old, first edition, 1st state, provenance, signed, inscribed, dust jacket, vellum, manuscript, engravings, illustrations, leather, plates, maps, antiquarian
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