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Halidon Hill; A Dramatic Sketch, From Scottish History
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. Leather. Good. 8.5" by 5.5". None. The first edition of this dramatic play by Sir Walter Scott, a dramatic retelling of the 1333 Battle of Halidon Hill. The first edition. Half-title is present.Bound without adverts.A poetical play by Sir Walter Scott, dramatising Scottish history in Scott's typical style.Scott penned this play over the course of two rainy mornings, originally for a volume of poetical miscellany which was being compiled by Joanna Baillie. However Scott wrote so fervently that the play outgrew the original volume and had to be published separately.Title page is not watermarked. In a half calf binding with marbled paper to the boards. Externally, a little rubbed. Light bumping to the extremities. Loss to the head of the spine. Light discolouration to the boards. Small cracks to the head and tail of the joints. Spine is a little discoloured. Hinges are starting but firm. Prior owner's ink inscription to the recto of the front endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very lightly age-toned and generally clean with some scattered spots. Small tide mark to the head of the first few pages. Good
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- Bookseller
- Rooke Books
(GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 902P31
- Title
- Halidon Hill; A Dramatic Sketch, From Scottish History
- Author
- Sir Walter Scott
- Illustrator
- None
- Format/Binding
- Leather
- 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
- 8.5" by 5.5"
- Keywords
- Halidon Hill; A Dramatic Sketch, From Scottish History sir walter scott halidon hill walter scott sir walter scott
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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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