Ritson, Joseph. Ancient Songs, 1790; and Scotish Songs in two volumes, 1794

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Ritson, Joseph. 1790 Ancient Songs, from the Time of King Henry the Third to the Revolution; together with 1794 Scotish Songs in Two Volumes. London: printed for J. Johnson. Three volumes. Contemporary polished calf boards with intricately gilt tooled borders, Scottish Songs handsomely rebacked with gilt titles and decorations, Ancient Songs expertly rebacked with original spine laid down, and with a library label to the head of the spine. Some damp staining to the front board of Ancient Songs, the corners and edges of the boards a little rubbed. Ancient Songs with marbled edges; Scotish Songs all edges gilt. Occasional light spots. Illustrated with vignette engravings after Thomas Bewick throughout. 8vo. (3) Publisher: J. Johnson Publisher Location: London Binding: Hardcover