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Sir Andrew Wylie, of That Ilk. In Three Volumes.
by [Galt, John]
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
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- Seller
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Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom
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About This Item
Edinburgh: Printed for William Blackwood, 1822. FIRST EDITION, 3 vols., 12mo, pp. [ii], 336; [ii], 336; [ii], 310. Half-titles and ads discarded. Later half calf, textured cloth boards, spines divided by raised bands between gilt rules, red morocco labels, 4th compartments numbered direct in gilt, edges sprinkled red and blue. A bit rubbed and scratched, one joint slightly cracking at head. Armorial bookplates with initial ‘T’ to pastedowns. This copy of Galt’s novel was owned by a Marquess and a member of the Order of the Thistle - possibly William Hay, (1826-1911), 10th Marquess of Tweeddale.
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- Bookseller
- McNaughtan's Bookshop
(GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 5593
- Title
- Sir Andrew Wylie, of That Ilk. In Three Volumes.
- Author
- [Galt, John]
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Printed for William Blackwood
- Place of Publication
- Edinburgh
- Date Published
- 1822
- Keywords
- Literature Scottish Novel
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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About McNaughtan's Bookshop
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