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Quentin Durward
by [Sir Walter Scott]
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Good Only
- Seller
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BATH, Somerset, United Kingdom
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About This Item
Edinburgh: Archibald Constable and Co, 1823. First edition. Leather. Good Only. 7" by 4.5". None. The first edition of Sir Walter Scott's historical French novel 'Quentin Durward', complete in three volumes. The first edition of this work. Complete in three volumes. Each volume bound with the half-title. 'Quentin Durward' is a historical novel following the story of the eponymous Scottish archer during the friend of Louis XI in France. The novel focuses on the rivalry between Louis XI and the Duke of Burgundy, Charles the Bold. Walter Scott is best known for his historical novels and poems, including 'Waverley', 'Ivanhoe', and 'The Lady of the Lake'. 'The Lay of the Last Minstrel' was the first poem of his that brought him into the spotlight of the public's eye, establishing him as one of the most popular writers of his time. Prior owner's ink inscription to the half-titles, 'Caroline J. Adey'. In a half calf binding with marbled paper to the boards. Externally, sound. Some rubbing to the boards and spines. A little loss to the head and tail of the spines, and minor bumping to the extremities. Joints are starting but firm, resulting in the spines to be lifting a little. Hinges are starting but firm. Title page of Volume II is detached but present. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright with only the very occasional spot. Good Only
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Details
- Bookseller
- Rooke Books
(GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 641P59
- Title
- Quentin Durward
- Author
- [Sir Walter Scott]
- Illustrator
- None
- Format/Binding
- Leather
- Book Condition
- Used - Good Only
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Archibald Constable and Co
- Place of Publication
- Edinburgh
- Date Published
- 1823
- Size
- 7" by 4.5"
- Keywords
- quentin durward durward sir walter scott walter scott durward archer louis xi
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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BATH, Somerset
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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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- Tail
- The heel of the spine.
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