Description: Click here to see our other books! The Poems of Ossian Ossian; James Macpherson 1805 William Miller; John Murray; John Harding : London 7.5" by 4.5" xvii, [3], 243; [6], 306; [6], 359pp SUMMARY A smart set of the collected works of 'Ossian', the forged poems written by James Macpherson, illustrated throughout. Illustrated,Leather Binding Overall Condition: Very Good This book weighs 1.5 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 23.99 EU Postage: £ 18.99 European Postage: £ 19.99 Asia Postage: £ 31.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 32.99 DESCRIPTION Complete in three volumes.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.These volumes include 'Fingal', 'Temora', 'Sulmalla of Lumon', 'Cath-Loda', 'Oina-Morul', and 'Colna-Dona'.Volume I is illustrated with a frontispiece. Volume II is illustrated with five plates.Volume III is illustrated with six plates.Half-title present to each volume.Collated, complete.Macpherson was a literary collector, politician, and writer, who today is best remembered for his Ossian cycle of epic poetry. With engravings by James Fittler, after Henry Singleton. Bookplate to the front paste downs. CONDITION In a rebacked calf binding. Externally, smart. Light bumping to the extremities. The original boards are a little rubbed with some light marks. A patch of repaired wear to the head of the front board of Volume I. Bookplate to the front paste downs. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned with some scattered spots, including spots to the plates. Overall Condition: Very 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. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques
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Topic: Poetry
Publisher: William Miller; John Murray; John Harding
Author: Ossian; James Macpherson
Binding: Leather
Subject: None
Special Attributes: None
Original/Facsimile: Original
Language: English
Region: London
Illustrator: James Fittler; Henry Singleton
Signed: No
Place of Publication: London
Year Printed: 1805
Country/Region of Manufacture: London
