The history of King Robt. Bruce, containing the memorable battle of Bannockburn, &c &c. &c.
'15' is printed at the top right of the title page
Archival & Special Collections, University of Guelph Library, Guelph, Ontario
1840-1850 per National Library of Scotland
Archival and Special Collections, University of Guelph Library, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
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The popular stories of The spectre bridegroom and The mason of Granada.
Woodcut image of a fashionable man standing with a boy and girl, trees in background surrounded by woodcut border
'29' is printed at the foot of the title page
1850 per University of Glasgow Union Catalogue of Scottish Chapbooks
The history of the Haverel wives, or The folly of witless women displayed. Written by Humphray Clinker the clashing wives clerk. Being a comical conference between Maggy and Janet his two old aunts. With Janet's advice to Maggy, concerning marriage, with the manner in which she courted her husband, which began by her taking him by the twa lugs and kissing him. To which is added, an oration on the virtues of the old women and the pride of the young. Dictated by Janet Clinker, and written by Humphray Clinker, the clashing wives' clerk.
Stirling: Printed by William Macnie and sold wholesale and retail
1820-1830 per National Library of Scotland
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The comical history of Simple John and his twelve misfortunes: which happened all in twelve days after the unhappy day of his marriage.
'53' is printed at the foot of the title page
Woodcut portrait of smiling man on title-page
1840-1850 per University of Glasgow Union Catalogue of Scottish Chapbooks
The disappointed lover: to which are added, Up in the morning, Wellington’s address, My bonny Jean.
Woodcut image of an actor? holding a mask on title page
The Dunghil-cock; or, Turnpin’s valiant exploits. To which are added, Rob’s Jock, a very old ballad. And Britons to arms your sister Km. to defend.
Woodcut image of a man woman, and child selling chapbooks on title page
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An elegy in memory of that valiant champion, Sir R. Grierson, late Laird of Lag, who died Dec. 23d, 1733. Wherein the prince of darkness commends many of his best friends, who were the chief managers, of the late persecution.
'142' is printed at the foot of the title page
The farmer's son. Or, The unfortunate lovers. To which are added, The captain of love. My mother did so before me. Just the thing. The wild rover.
Woodcut #72: Illustration on title- page a woman in conversation with a man in front of building.
Fifty years shepherd, and fifty a king. The king and West Countryman. The bundle of wants.
'24' is printed at the foot of the title page
The Flower of Dumblane, a new love song. To which is added, We've ay been provided for. The tankard of ale. A New song to be sung by every-body. Tune - Merrily dancd the Quaker's wife. And Ianthe the lovely.
Unidentified woodcut image on the title page
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