Andrew Shirrefs — Poems, Chiefly in the Scottish Dialect

Edinburgh, For the author, by D. Wilson; W. Creech and P. Hill, 1790 . First edition. Hardback. A bright and scarce first edition of Andrew Shirref's impressive collection of late 18th century poems, many of which are written in the Scottish dialect of the period. A scarce first edition, in the publisher's original paper covered boards.Illustrated with a portrait frontispiece.A volume of poetry from Scottish poet Andrew Shirrefs.Including 'Jamie and Bess' in imitation of Alexander Ross's 'Helenore, or The Fortunate Shepherdess', and with Elegies, Miscellaneous Poems, and Songs also present.ESTC T95205Retaining half title.With a glossary of terms from the Scottish dialect to the rear. In the publisher's original paper covered boards. Lacking back strip. Joints starting, with front board tenderly held by two cords only, and rear board more firmly held by three cords. One front free endpaper detached but present. Internally, generally firmly bound. Pages clean and bright. Good Only . Ill.: Not Stated. Good Only .