The Poetry Contained in the Novels, Tales, and Romances of the Author of Waverley
by Sir Walter Scott
- Used
- good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Good
- Seller
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BATH, Somerset, United Kingdom
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About This Item
Edinburgh; London: Archibald Constable and Co; Hurst, Robinson & Co, 1822. First edition. Cloth. Good. 7" by 4". Not Stated. A first edition of the collected poems that Scott included in his novels, a nice volume of Scott's mottos, with an engraved title. The first edition, second issue, with 'Waverley' spelt correctly to the title.Illustrated with an engraved title.A collection of the poetry Scott included in his own novels. Scott began his career as a poet before writing novels, but continued to produce poetry, interspersing his prose with original verse. These mostly took the form of mottos which precede chapters.Six pages of adverts to the rear. In the original cloth binding. Externally, generally smart. Spine is a little faded. Minor marks to the boards and spine. Light bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. Very small crack to the head of the rear joint. Lacking the front endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and generally clean with some spotting. Head of the half-title has been excised. Good
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- Bookseller
- Rooke Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 850P7
- Title
- The Poetry Contained in the Novels, Tales, and Romances of the Author of Waverley
- Author
- Sir Walter Scott
- Illustrator
- Not Stated
- Format/Binding
- Cloth
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Archibald Constable and Co; Hurst, Robinson & Co
- Place of Publication
- Edinburgh; London
- Date Published
- 1822
- Size
- 7" by 4"
- Keywords
- The Poetry Contained in the Novels, Tales, and Romances of the Author of Waverley waverley sir walter scott poetry waverley
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We are a small team dedicated to bringing you very scarce books at reasonable prices. We specialise in rare and hard to come by works on all subjects over the last 500 years, together with modern first editions and decorative sets and bindings. Our library has something for every interest and specialism. We deliver worldwide using a fully tracked and insured courier delivery service.
Where are We?
Based in the literary city of Bath, our offices are housed in the Eastern Dispensary. Built in 1845, the building originally existed as a charitable institution providing medical care. The building now houses our collection of over twenty thousand books and has five full time members of staff.
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