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English: Picture called "The Oldest known engraving" of the cottage that was the birthplace and home of Scottish poet w:Robert Burns
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Page 66, of Burns' Cottage: The Story of the Birthplace of Robert Burns, from the feuing of the ground by William Burnes in June 1756 until the present day by James M'Bain, Glasgow: David Bryce and Son; "Printed at the University Press Glasgow MCMIV", 1904. According to the list of illustrations, the engraving is from 1805.

The original copper engraving was drawn and engraved by James Storer. The book was 'Views in North Britain Illustrative of the Works of Robert Burns' and contained another 17 engravings.
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