Albyn's Anthology; or a Select Collection of the Melodies and Vocal Poetry peculiar to Scotland and the Isles, hitherto unpublished: Collected and Arranged by Alexander Campbell. The Modern Scotish and English Verses adapted to the Highland, Hebridean and Lowland Melodies written by Walter Scott and other Living Poets of the First Eminence. Volume 1.

Edinburgh: Published by Oliver & Boyd and sold by Clementi & c. and Law & Whittaker, London [Engraved and printed by W. Hutton, Edinburgh], 1816.

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First edition. Engraved title and dedication leaf, 9 pages Preface with table of contents on verso of last leaf of Preface, pp 8-100 of verses and engraved music. 1 vols. Folio. Volume 1 only of two. Original printed boards. Spine lacking, leaves loose, some soiling of title and margins else a very good copy.

Item #27700

The poetry was by Hogg, Sir Walter Scott, Mrs. Gray, Mr. Pringle, James Douglas, Alexander Boswell, Mrs. Grant, the editor, William Smyth, Mr. Fairbairn and James Douglas.