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Scott, Sir Walter : Complete Poetical Works of Sir Walter Scott With All The Author's Introductions and Biographical and Historical News . .

William T. Amies, Philadelphia, 1878

[1878] ¾-leather bound hardcover (red and green), beveled extremities, gilt illustration of Sir Walter Scott and gilt lettering, four raised ridges and in-blind horizontal and vertical lines on spine. Gilt on all three edges. Brown endpapers (added later?). Full-page illustrations, engravings by G.P. Williams. Frontispiece of Scott with tissue overlay, 698 pages. Condition: Chips, abrasions, wear to binding, mostly at spine. Free of the normal cracking and tearing of hinges. No bookplates or stickers. Shelf wear, corners showing a tad. Old dust/soiling/age toning to edges. Former owner's name on blank preliminary page. Creases to several pages, including one at end. Faint foxing internally. Overall, Good Plus. Text is clear and readable. Illustrations clear and vivid. Interior is Very Good, WITHOUT the typical heavy foxing and insect infestation. Many will consider buying this book because of its Fine binding. This is the poetic works of Sir Walter Scott, born on August 15, 1771 in Edinburgh. Includes pieces not included in any former edition of Sir Walter Scott's Poetical Works. Works include The Lay of the Last Minstrel, Marmion, The Lady of the Lake, The Bridal of Triermain, The Lord of the Isles, The Field of Waterloo, Lyrical and Miscellaneous pieces, and more. A wonderful antiquarian book. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly, so you'll know exactly what you will be receiving when you order. We ship promptly.. Book Condition: Good Plus. Binding: Fine Binding

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