Views in North Britain, Illustrative of the Works of Robert Burns Accompanied with descriptions, and a sketch of the poet's life [abridged from the life of James Currie]

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1805

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Title: Views in North Britain, Illustrative of the Works of Robert Burns Accompanied with descriptions, and a sketch of the poet's life [abridged from the life of James Currie]
Author: Dr. James Currie (British, 1756–1805)
Engraver: James Storer (British, Cambridge 1771–1853 Islington, London)
Engraver: John Greig (British, active 1803–53)
Printer: J. Swann (London)
Publisher: Vernor and Hood, London
Subject of book: Robert Burns (British, Alloway, Ayrshire, Scotland 1759–1796 Dumfries)
Date: 1805
Medium: Illustrations: engraving
Dimensions: 8 11/16 x 5 7/8 x 1/2 in. (22.1 x 15 x 1.3 cm)
Classification: Books
Credit Line: Purchase, Florance Waterbury Bequest, 1970
Object Number: 1970.613.7
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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