poems translated di ossian macpherson james (15 risultati)

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. 1887 hardcover edition, sewn-bound in dark green cloth, with gilt lettering on spine, is in VG condition, having corners bumped and worn; some wear to top and bottom spine (see photos); edgewear on spine, and some rubbing/scuffing to covers; foxing in both endpaper sections. Translated from Gaelic to English by Peter McNaughton (M'Naughton), with preface by him. Literature. Poetry. Gaelic. Celtic mythology and legend. DB.

Couverture rigide. Condizione: Bon. 2 volumes reliures cartonnés muette d'attente de l'époque (petite restauration ancienne sur le papier des dos), frontispices gravés, XLIII et 338 pages, 335 pages, non rognés, rares rousseurs claires éparses sur les premières pages. Ossian, barde écossais du 3ème siècle. Bon exemplaire ( Photographies sur demande / We can send pictures of this book on simple request ).

492pp. 8vo Illustrated with engravings Brown cloth Cover extremities heavily rubbed, spine reglued: Good+.

Condizione: Good. *PRICE HAS BEEN REDUCED by 10% until Monday, Nov. 3 (sale item)* 2 vols., xi, 436 + 387 pp., contemporary quarter leather & marbled boards, covers now dry and worn, spines chipped, masonic book plate to the front paste down of the second volume, small hand stamp and old inked signature to the title page of each volume, else internally clean and tight. - If you are reading this, this item is actually (physically) in our stock and ready for shipment once ordered. We are not bookjackers. Buyer is responsible for any additional duties, taxes, or fees required by recipient's country.

kl.-8°, Ledereinband. 243, 332 Seiten Achtung unvollständig: angeboten werden nur Band 1 und 3 von insgesamt 3 Bänden! Goldgeprägter Leder-Einband der Zeit, Schnitt und Vorsatz marmoriert. Leder-Einbände stark beschabt und in den Gelenken eingerissen, Papier nachgedunkelt, sonst gut erhalten. Vol. I contains critical Dissertations on the Poems of Ossian, including one by Hugh Blair. Vol. III contains: Fingal, books V & VI; Lathmon; Dar-thula; Death of Cuthullin; Battle of Lora; Temora; Conlath and Cuthona; Berrathon. Illustrated with 6 Full-Page Plates. Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 575.

Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. Octavo. 492pp., [6pp.] Decorative red cloth elaborately stamped in gilt, all edges gilt. Pages lightly foxed, spine and corners lightly bumped, else near fine being fellow poet Daniel Hoffman's copy with his initials and date penciled on front pastedown.

492pp. + ads 8vo Illustrated with engravings Gilt decorated red cloth with all edges gilt Cover extremities rubbed, spine ends chipped off, spine top missing small pieces of cloth, school presentation inscription on endpaper: VG.

Leather bound. Condizione: Very good. The Poems of Ossian, as translated by James Macpherson, published in 1805. (illustratore). Later Edition. Octavo, [three volumes], xvii, [3], 243pp, [1]; [6], 306pp; [6], 359pp, [1]. Finely bound in quarter red morocco, marbled paper-covered boards. Five raised bands, title in gilt on spine. Solid text blocks, rubbing to boards and corners. Previous ownership inscription on title page, dated 1808. Features a frontispiece portrait of Macpherson in Volume I. James Macpherson claimed to have found these poems in the Scottish Highlands and translated them from the original Scottish Gaelic. This claim was doubted by scholars, including Dr. Samuel Johnson, resulting in a literary scandal at the time. Macpherson never produced the original poems.

New edition. 459pp. Bound in early 19th century half brown calf, worn and without lettering piece, marbled boards, rubbed. Pages browned and occ. foxed, title page creased at bottom corner o/w a clean and sound copy of this remarkable work and most clever of literary hoaxes.

, viii 1-195 pages, contains various dissertations alongside the poetical works of Ossian New Edition , corners and edges rubbed, joints repaired, foxing within, previous owner'sbookplate to front pastedown, good condition , half black calf with decorative black cloth, gilt title and blindstamped decoration on the spine, marbled endpapers and edges , octavo, 24.5 x 15 cm Hardback ISBN:

Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. 16mo. 455pp. Original printed papercovered boards. Crease on spine, modest overall wear, else near fine. A lovely little volume.

Condizione: Good. Second Edition. G : in good condition with marbled eps. Cover rubbed and scuffed with edge wear. Age toning to prelims. Upper board becoming loose but holding. Text block firm. Heraldic book-plate on pastedown. 270mm x 210mm (11" x 8"). 270pp. Heraldic book-plate 'Virtute Acquiritur Honos'. Half leather marbled board ccover.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. 1st Edition. 1st ed. [4], 388p. Academic consensus suggests a publication date between 1812 and 1817. Original half-calf, sl. abraded at corners. Name to half-title verso. Some corners turned down. A rare title.

Condizione: VG-. DISBOUND TEXT (No covers). Text consists of halftitle, title page (name at top). 460 pages. Clean and tight. All edges sprinkled blue. Book is in very good minus condition with minor but noticeable signs of wear and/or age. Most suitable to rebind.

Inverness, John Young, 1804. A little later hcalf, raised bands, gilt back. Bound with: An Original Collection of the Poems of Ossian, Oranu, Ulin, An others Bards, who flourished in the Same Age. Collected and edited by Hugh and John M'Callum. Montrose, James Watt, 1816. VIII,460 pp. and 241,(2) pp. M'Callums work is first edition, a work inspired by Macpherson's fake.