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Ivanhoe; A Romance
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: Archibald Constable and Co., 1820 . First edition. Leather. Good. 7.5" by 5". None. The first edition, first issue of Sir Walter Scott's enormously popular historical novel, set in England in the twelfth century. The first edition, first issue. Volume I pages 159-306 missnumbered 151-298, as called for. Volume III page 187 line 17 reading 'frequent', as called for. Todd 140Aa.Set in England in the Middle Ages, this work marked a shift away from Scott's prior practice of setting stories in Scotland, and ultimately became one of Scott's best-known and most influential novels.With all half titles and fly-titles present, and with the editor's advertisement leaf to volume I. Bound without the three page catalogue to the rear of volume III.Former owner's inscription to front blank of volume I, and to front free endpaper of volumes II and III.The first edition of this classic work of historical fiction. In half calf bindings, with marbled paper covered boards. Significant losses of leather and rubbing to back strips of volumes I and II, with losses to volume I resulting in obscured title and volume number. Losses of paper to rear board of volume I, and front board of volume III. Rear joints of volumes I and III starting, and firmly held. Hinges strained, but holding firm. Former owner's inscription to front blank of volume I, and to front free endpaper of volumes II and III. Internally, firmly bound. Pages lightly age toned, with instances of light spotting and handling marks throughout each volume, and the odd small tide mark to perimeters of first few leaves of volume III. Good
Synopsis
Published in 1820 by author Sir Walter Scott, Ivanhoe is an influential historical romance novel set in medieval England. Ivanhoe represents a departure from Scott’s other novels, and remains his most well-known work. Scott explores many different themes in Ivanhoe, chief among them the rivalry and tension between the Saxons and Normans, feudal injustice as well as the oppression of England’s Jewish communities at the time. Critical reception was very positive at the time of publication, and Scott is credited with renewing interest in medieval England, leading to the publication of other novels set during the Dark Ages. The novel is also noteworthy for being historically accurate, correctly noting key figures and events of the time. In addition, Ivanhoe is also credited with expanding interest in the mythical Robin Hood, who Scott characterized as a cheerful and noble bandit.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Rooke Books
(GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 871F33
- Title
- Ivanhoe; A Romance
- 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.
- Place of Publication
- Edinburgh
- Date Published
- 1820
- Size
- 7.5" by 5"
- Keywords
- ivanhoe waverley walter scott waverley
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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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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