For years, the works of writers of the past have been painstakingly scrutinised in an attempt to identify the real from the fake. But now, by studying Robert Burns’ work, mass spectrometry has proven a powerful authenticating tool through the analysis of paper and ink.
Burns is hailed as one of the greatest Scottish poets of all time. With his poem ‘Auld Lang Syne’ echoing around the world on New Year’s Eve, and many celebrating Burns Night on 25 January (his birthday), his original manuscripts are highly valuable.
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