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BIBLIOGRAPHY
' The Goldfinch; or New Modern Songster. Being a select collection of the most admired and favourite Scots and English Songs, Cantatas, &c. Edinburgh : . Printed for A. Brown,' n. d. [1782]. l2mo. The first edition was published in 1777-
' The Charmer: a collection of songs, chiefly such as are eminent for Poetical merit; among which are many originals and others that were never before printed in a Song Book. In two volumes. Vol. i. Fourth edition with Improvements. Edinburgh: Printed for J. Sibbald, &c, 1782.' l2mo. Vol.ii. ' an entire new collection.' The first volume is a reprint of that of 1765 with the exception of thirteen songs substituted for twelve others omitted.
'Select Scotish Ballads. [John Pinkerton.] London: J.Nichols, 1783.' Cr. 8vo.
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' Sangs of the Lowlands of Scotland, carefully compared with the original editions, and embellished with characteristic designs composed and engraved by the late David Allan, Esq., historical painter. Edinburgh: printed and sold by David Foulis . . . 1799.' 4to. pp. 222.                                    .