Tales of the Crusaders. By the Author of "Waverley, Quentin Durward," &c by SCOTT, SIR WALTER] - - 1825

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Edinburgh: Archibald Constable, 1826. First edition. 12mo. 3 volumes: xvi, 315; (4), 332; (4), 370 pp. With the half-title to each volume. Historical novel set just after the English Civil War, featuring the escape of Charles II in 1652 and his triumphant return in 1660, published in the depths of the British banking crisis of 1826 during difficult financial days for Scott. CBEL III, p. 371. Spines sunned to a uniform brown, first signature in the first volume pulled, a little foxing, but a good solid copy. Contemporary olive half-calf (rubbed) and marbled boards (rubbed) and endpapers, gilt rules and leather labels on spine, all edges sprinkled red (faded). (#6373).

Edinburgh: Archibald Constable and Co, 1826. 1st edition. Very Good. small octavo. 3/4 leather 315, 332, 370pp., Binding is very worn. Internally very good with tender hinges but other than a little light foxing a very reasonable reading set, ideally suited for re-binding

Edinburgh: James Ballantyne, 1826. First edition, first state, without half-titles. 3 vols. 12mo. Bound in 3/4 dark green pebbled morocco over marbled boards, gilt floral devices in 3 of 6 backstrip compartments, t.e.g. Extremities slightly rubbed, else very good (3). First edition, first state, without half-titles. 3 vols. 12mo. With the contemporary signature of Mich. Susan Becher May 1826 on each tile-page. CBEL III, p. 371

Edinburgh & London: Archibald Constable And Co. And Longman, Rees, Orme, Brown And Green, 1826. First edition. Hardcover. Contemporary flat spine, three quarter black morocco and marbled boards. Very good. 3 Vols. 315, 332, 370 pages. 18.5 x 12 cm. Vol. III in second state. WORTHINGTON 19. Interior contents fresh, rubbing to tips, slight fading to marbled boards.

Edinburgh : printed for Archibald Constable and Co. Edinburgh; and Hurst, Robinson, and Co. London, 1825. First Edition. Hardback. Very good copies all in contemporary half calf over marble boards. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat rubbed and toned as with age. Remains a particularly well-preserved set; tight, bright, clean and strong.; 8vo 8"" - 9"" tall; Physical description; 4 v. (v. 1: 2pl., xxviii, 327p; v. 2: 2pl., 355p; v 3: 2pl., 325p; v. 4: 2pl., 363, [4]p) ; 20cm. Advertisements lacking. ""Edinburgh: Printed by James Ballantyne & Co."" Anonymous. By Sir Walter Scott. Contents; v.1-2, The betrothed ; v.3-4, The talisman. Subjects; Crusades - Third, 1189-1192 - Fiction. Crusades in literature - Third, 1189-1192 - Fiction. Archibald Constable and Co. [publishers]. Hurst, Robinson, and Co. Referenced by: Worthington 18. Scott, Walter Sir 1771-1832. Betrothed. Scott, Walter Sir 1771-1832. Talisman. Genre; Annotations - Scotland - 1825.