Marmion : a tale of Flodden Field, by Walter Scott, Esq. / illustrated with engravings, from the designs of Richd. Westall
by Scott, Walter Sir (1771-1832). Westall, Richard (1765-1836)
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About This Item
London : Published by John Sharpe, 1809. 1st edition in this form. Hardcover. Provenance; Virtus Mille Scutta bookplate. Scattered, marginal foxing. Half contemporary aniline calf over marble boards. Gilt cross-bands with the title gilt-blocked direct and the spine compartments uniformly tooled in gilt. Front hinge starting with some generalized wear to the spine bands. Remains a very good example overall - scans and additional bibliographic detail on request. Physical description; 5 v. in 1 : plates ; 22 cm. (8vo). Contents; With: The lady of the lake -- Lord of the Isles -- Rokeby -- Glenfinlas.Subjects; Scott, Walter Sir 1771-1832. Referenced by: Ruff 76. T/B 28Dt2.
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- Title
- Marmion : a tale of Flodden Field, by Walter Scott, Esq. / illustrated with engravings, from the designs of Richd. Westall
- Author
- Scott, Walter Sir (1771-1832). Westall, Richard (1765-1836)
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st edition in this form
- Publisher
- London : Published by John Sharpe
- Date Published
- 1809
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