The Tales of a Grandfather. Being the History of Scotland from the earliest period to the close of the rebellion 1745-46.
by SCOTT, Sir Walter
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Old ink ownership signature and bookplate on each front pastedown; slight rubbing at extremities of spine and corners. All volu
- Seller
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Rochester, New York, United States
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About This Item
Edinburgh:: Adam & Charles Black,, 1888.. New edition, with Introduction by the Ven. Archdeacon Farrar.. publisher's gilt maroon cloth, a.e.g.. Old ink ownership signature and bookplate on each front pastedown; slight rubbing at extremities of spine and corners. All volumes tight and sound.. 12mo,.
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- Bookseller
- Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 65871
- Title
- The Tales of a Grandfather. Being the History of Scotland from the earliest period to the close of the rebellion 1745-46.
- Author
- SCOTT, Sir Walter
- Format/Binding
- Publisher's gilt maroon cloth, a.e.g.
- Book Condition
- Used - Old ink ownership signature and bookplate on each front pastedown; slight rubbing at extremities of spine and corners. All volu
- Edition
- New edition, with Introduction by the Ven. Archdeacon Farrar.
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Adam & Charles Black,
- Place of Publication
- Edinburgh:
- Date Published
- 1888.
- Pages
- 3 vols.
- Size
- 12mo,
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
Terms of Sale
Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books
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About the Seller
Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books
Biblio member since 2005
Rochester, New York
About Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books
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