A new song. Called Auld Scotia free : to which are added, O Helen thou art my darling, The lovely lass of Allan-down, Will ye go to the ewe bughts, and A lamentation for the deatd [sic] of the brave McKay.
Weir, J. L.,active 1954,former owner.StEdNL : RB.s.1958
Airdrie. : Printed by J. & J. Neil, printers and bookbinders, no. 21 High Street. Where may be had a variety of songs, histories, &e [sic] school books &c.,
[ca. 1820]
Auld Scotia free : 'Tune-The lassie of the glen' p. 2.
In verse.
Song titled 'O Helen thou art my darling' on title-page, titled 'The true lovers farewell' on p. 6.
Suggested approximate date from British Library.
The lovely lass of Allan-Down : 'Tune-Banks of Banna' p. 5.
The true lovers farewell : 'Tune-Bonnie blackeye'd lassie O' p. 6.
Woodcut on title page.
Provenance: 1 of 26 works bound in a volume with manuscript ownership inscription on front pastedown: J. L. Weir, Feby. 1954; bookplate on front pastedown: Ex libris J. L. Weir.
Scotland Airdrie.