{"product_id":"the-bibliography-of-robert-burns-compiled-by-james-mkie-1st-edition-limited","title":"The Bibliography of Robert Burns, Compiled by James M'Kie — 1st Edition, Limited","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublication:\u003c\/b\u003e Kilmarnock, Printed by James M'Kie, 1881\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormatting:\u003c\/b\u003e 8vo, pp. xi, 338, [2].\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Report:\u003c\/b\u003e Good. Bound in the publisher's original two-tone blue paper-covered boards with a tan paper backing, this copy remains structurally sound though it displays the anticipated wear inherent to its fragile binding style. The boards are rubbed and edge-worn, with distinct bumping and scuffing to the corners that exposes the underlying board. The delicate paper spine is creased and darkened, showing notable chipping at the head and tail, while the printed title lettering remains fully legible despite light rubbing. The hinges remain secure. Inside, the original uncut and untrimmed deckle page edges are heavily toned, dusty, and foxed. The text block is mostly clean, with scattered spotting primarily confined to the preliminaries, while the attractive red-and-black printed title page is bright and well-preserved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCatalogue Note:\u003c\/b\u003e This limited edition of 600 copies stands as a cornerstone reference for any serious collection of Scotland's national bard or Scottish regional history. This specific copy is numbered 489 and bears the authentic ink signature of the compiler and printer on the limitation page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eM'Kie was a devoted Burns enthusiast whose press was renowned for producing exhaustive facsimiles and bibliographies of the poet. The survival of this copy in its original, famously fragile two-tone binding makes it a desirable artefact on the open market, particularly as many comparable copies have either been rebound or have suffered severe loss to the paper spine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fascinating and exhaustive piece of literary history, this 1881 bibliography catalogues the myriad editions, manuscripts, and monuments dedicated to Robert Burns up to the late nineteenth century. Beyond a simple list of books, the work includes rich biographical notes, a dedication to the world-wide admirers of the poet, and historical sketches of Burns Clubs globally, serving as a testament to the enduring cultural phenomenon of Scotland's favourite son.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54496529809747,"sku":"4934","price":34.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260730_233238.jpg?v=1785937232","url":"https:\/\/broadhurstsbooks.com\/products\/the-bibliography-of-robert-burns-compiled-by-james-mkie-1st-edition-limited","provider":"Broadhursts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}