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Rhymed, romantic poem written by Walter Scott. This poem tells the story of Robert Bruce, Earl of Carrick, who seeks refuge from the Lord of the Isles after being driven out of Scotland by the British and their allies.Wikipedia: Lord of the Isles

A history of Scotland, written for children. Color illustrations found throughout.

A poem written by Thomas Gray. The poem's narrator contemplates death and thinks about the remembrances that come after death while in a churchyard. Very popular in its time. Published in London: printed for R. Dodsley in Pall-Mall. This copy sold by…

A comedic novel, the last of the picturesque novels written by Tobias Smollett. Written as a collection of letters. First edition. 3 Vols. 12mo, contemporary full tree calf, later labels. With the erroneous date “MDCLXXI” on the title-page of…

A collection of Scottish poems. Broken into two volumes. Published in Edinburgh by Allan Ramsay. Written for Alexander Donaldson, at Pope’s Head. Contains a glossary of terms and translations from the ancient Scottish language. Bookplate of Thomas…

Gold ink. Leather and cloth bound. Large print. Marble design on inside covers. Information about the book in front: "First edition. This poem made Addison’s reputation. It was addressed to Marlborough, and London went wild over the simile of the…

William Shakespeare's famous tragic play about the relationship between Mark Antony and Cleopatra. Red leather bound book with gold leaf image and title on the spine. First edition printed June 1986. Second edition, February 1897. Ninth edition, June…

White cover with pink and green floral design. Silver pattern to the left. Title on spine in silver ink. Complete edition with appendix, summary, and index. Published by Donohue, Henneberry and Co. The book tells the story of fictional German…

This first edition was published by Faber and Faber in 1949. Eliot wrote the play in 1948, which is based primarily on Alcestis, by the ancient greek playwright Euripides. It features a troubled married couple, and examines themes about the nature of…

This edition is packaged in a small brown box. Inside cover contains purchase information: “Excellent Copy with the Half-Title: 139 Goldsmith, Oliver. Enquiry into the Present State of Polite Learning in Europe. Large Title Vignette. 8vo, cont.…