An introduction to the history of poetry in Scotland, from the beginning of the thirteenth century down to the present time; together with a conversation on Scotish song, by Alexander Campbell, author of odes and miscellaneous poems, &c. To which are subjoined, Sangs [sic] of the lowlands of Scotland, carefully compared with the original editions, and embellished with characteristic designs, composed and engraved by the late David Allan, historical painter.

People / Organizations

• Alexander Campbell (Author)

Imprint

Edinburgh: sold by Andrew Foulis, at his shop, opposite the Turf coffee-house St. Andrew's Street, M,DCC,XCVIII. [1798][1799]

Publication year

?

ESTC No.

T145544

Grub Street ID

192280

Description

vii,[1],374,[8];[4],222p.,plates : ill.,music ; 4⁰

Note

In two parts, the 'Sangs of the lowlands of Scotland' with separate titlepage, dated 1799, with imprint: "printed and sold by Andrew Foulis" and half-title.

The four unnumbered music leaves at end of the first part have separate register.

The first sig. A1 above the Greek word "rhythmos".

An edition of ninety copies.

Uncontrolled note

In 130.d.7 sig. Bbl, the four following music leaves and the titlepage to the second part on different paper: a later insertion? Gutter: 2.9cms. Ht: 23cms in 130.d.7. 'Sangs' half-title from GOT copy