Poems of Ossian Vol. I & II Sidney's Press, 1806
Set of books: The Poems of Ossian The Son of Fingal, Trans. by James McPherson, published by Sidney's Press for Evert Duyckinck and James & Thomas Ronalds, New Haven, 1806, Volumes 1 & 2, pp i-306, pp i-315. Ex libris on inside cover: Private Library of William J Latta. Handwritten inscription on title page of both volumes: Ino Barber, July 1808. Octavo. Leather & marble boards.
Dimensions are: 6 5/8 inches tall X 4 inches tall. All measurements are approximate.
Condition: Edge worn, with foxing throughout. Rebound.
Provenance: Ex-Libris William J Latta who was a noted collector of Napoleon artifacts as well as books. Descended through the family.
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Set of books: The Poems of Ossian The Son of Fingal, Trans. by James McPherson, published by Sidney's Press for Evert Duyckinck and James & Thomas Ronalds, New Haven, 1806, Volumes 1 & 2, pp i-306, pp i-315. Ex libris on inside cover: Private Library of William J Latta. Handwritten inscription on title page of both volumes: Ino Barber, July 1808. Octavo. Leather & marble boards.
Dimensions are: 6 5/8 inches tall X 4 inches tall. All measurements are approximate.
Condition: Edge worn, with foxing throughout. Rebound.
Provenance: Ex-Libris William J Latta who was a noted collector of Napoleon artifacts as well as books. Descended through the family.
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