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Temora, an Ancient Epic Poem
Ossian; James Macpherson
1763
T. Bicket and P. A. de Hondt : London
10.5" by 8.5"
[6], xxxiv, [2], 247pp
SUMMARY
An uncommon first edition copy of James Macpherson's poetry, a purported series of poems written by a third century Scottish bard.
First Edition,Leather Binding,Uncommon
Overall Condition: Good
This book weighs 1 KG when packed
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DESCRIPTION
The first edition of this uncommon work.
Title page is provided in facsimile.
A selection of poems by James Macpherson, which he claims were epic poems written by an ancient Scottish figure named Ossian.
Macpherson claimed to have discovered these poems by a third-century bard, translating them into a modern English. However their authenticity were immediately challenged, though the poems achieved success internationally, with admirers including Napoleon, Thomas Jefferson, and Diderot.
This volume includes 'Temora', 'Cathlin of Clutha', 'Sulmalla of Lumon', 'Cath-Loda', 'Oina-Morul', and 'Colna-Dona'.
Macpherson was a literary collector, politician, and writer, who today is best remembered for his Ossian cycle of epic poetry.
Bookplate of William Lindsay, Greenock, to the front paste down.
CONDITION
In a full calf binding. Externally, worn, with loss of leather to the joints, a little heavier to the tail of the rear joint. Light bumping to the extremities. Rubbing to the boards and spine. A small amount of loss to the head and tail of the spine. Some light marks to the boards. Hinges are a little strained but remain firm, with aged taped. Bookplate and bookseller's label to the front paste down. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are age-toned with some spots, and a tide mark to the text block. Closed tear to the head of the dedication leaf.
Overall Condition: Good
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Overall Condition
(Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present)
Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear
Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy
Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones
often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy
Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will
be described in the condition report under 'condition'
Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair
Fair - As with good only above but with other faults
leaving a compromised copy even after repair
Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete.
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attractive none the less. Major defects will be described.
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